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🌱 Which Sept. 19 headline from Alton’s past do you remember most?

Alton, Illinois Patch AM: a 4 min read

Greetings Alton! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which Sept. 19 headline from Alton’s past do you remember most?
  • How an Alton attorney shaped Illinois law and serves neighbors
  • How did Alton police help crack this alleged cross-river theft ring?

Also on today's calendar: Football (Underclass): Marquette and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 87 and low of 66 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Cooler with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 69, low: 60.
  • Tuesday: Cloudy and less humid, with a high of 66 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Our Past: The Telegraph headlines for Sept. 19 over past 100 years (thetelegraph.com) — Longtime residents will remember when Horn’s Food Store closed in downtown Alton after 18 years, one of several notable Sept. 19 moments The Telegraph revisits from the past century. The piece also recalls Alton High ROTC students dedicating Lewis and Clark’s Memorial Flag Court and regional events like the 1951 Shell refinery explosion in Roxana.
   

2. 2026 Illinois Legal Leaders: Michael P. Glisson (molawyersmedia.com) — An Alton-based attorney, Michael Glisson of Glisson Law, is recognized for his extensive work on major personal injury cases and a precedent-setting Illinois Supreme Court decision. He also serves locally on the Alton Crisis Food Center board and mentors youth through Big Brothers Big Sisters, tying his legal career closely to community service that Alton residents benefit from.
   

3. 11 from metro-east face federal charges in alleged car theft ring (bnd.com) — Alton residents should know that the Alton Police Department helped investigate a multi-agency case where 11 metro-east residents were federally indicted for allegedly stealing classic cars, equipment, and motorcycles from a downtown St. Louis warehouse. Prosecutors say the ring moved vehicles across the Mississippi River into Illinois, with potential sentences reaching up to 10 years per theft-related charge.
   

4. Mississippi River mayors help cities navigate rising data center interest (neworleanscitybusiness.com) — Alton Mayor David Goins is urging the city and other river communities to approach potential AI data center projects with “eyes wide open,” as most Mississippi River towns are now being courted by tech companies. He joined more than 100 mayors backing new tools to scrutinize water use, utility demands, public costs, and community benefits before saying yes to any proposal.
   

5. Athletic finances, cybersecurity risks among top concerns for SIU system (dailyegyptian.com) — Alton’s SIU School of Dental Medicine hosted trustees as they reviewed major systemwide risks, including shaky athletics finances, aging technology, and cybersecurity concerns. Leaders also outlined a new software partnership with other Illinois universities, approved the FY2027 budget and salary plans, and backed projects like a School of Medicine renovation and an FBI communications lease in Carbondale.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • I have 2 male kittens about 10 weeks old that need a home.
    They have been treated for fleas and dewormed, but have not had any vaccinations yet. Both kittens are using the litter box well and are eating dry… (Nextdoor Central Alton)
  • Cope Plastics, Inc. posted a job opening for MACHINIST MILL (3rd shift) in Alton. Apply here.
  • Savers Value Village posted a job opening for Retail Warehouse & Production Associate in Alton. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Alton here.

Ok Alton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: They are both in the middle of water. (Thank you Curt K. for sending it in!)
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Stay in the loop with what's happening in Alton

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Never miss out on local news and events that matter to you.