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08/22/2026

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com.

✔️ One injured in East Alton residential fire
✔️ Final suspect captured in Jerseyville assault investigation
✔️ Pritzker, Bailey face campaign finance questions at state fair
✔️ Vegetable gardeners near harvest

For complete details on these stories plus more local news, sports, and weather visit AdVantageNews.com.

08/22/2026

Friday night football photos - EAWR Oilers

PHOTOS: EAWR vs. Casey-Westfield football Brad Choat Aug 21, 2026 1 hr ago Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save EAWR custodians painted the logo on the field for America's...

08/22/2026

prep football - week 1 scores

https://www.advantagenews.com/sports/2026-prep-football---week-one-scoreboard/article_39683d2a-15b6-4a6b-b15b-c136df1e3358.html

08/22/2026

Week 1 prep football action from around the metro-east region with Trevor Nalepa and Jeff Alderman

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08/21/2026

The Alton Memorial Health Services Foundation presents the 17th annual Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners, and Fish Hookers Ball at Nilo Farms in Brighton. The fundraiser helps the foundation support the work at Alton Memorial Hospital. Hear more from Shannon Fraley and Jason Bowman on Let's Talk. Hear the entire conversation at this link...
https://advnews.link/4qvIVPs

08/21/2026

This week’s Big Z Bargains Deal of the Week is serving up some serious savings!

From Aug. 17–22, get a $20 Gentelin’s coupon for just $10.

Gentelin’s, located at 122 E. Broadway in Alton, is a longtime local favorite for fine dining and delicious food. Now you can enjoy it for half the price.

This deal is available for online orders this week only, so don’t miss out!

Coupons can be picked up during regular Big Z business hours, 9–12 and 1–5, at 227 Market Street in Alton. You can also choose to have your order mailed for a small mailing fee.

Great food. Half-price savings. That’s a pretty good reason to treat yourself this week.

Shop https://advnews.link/480JNlQ and grab yours while they last!

08/21/2026

He could face life in prison at sentencing: https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/verdict-in-alton-attempted-murder-trial/article_efba0211-f9f3-4d33-bb55-2810c596e601.html

08/21/2026

On this episode of Let's Talk, Doug Jenkins is joined by Grace Sakry from the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau and Austin Koenig, Manager of Good News Brewing Co. They stop by to share details about the Craft Beverage Festival that is coming up on September 12 at Grafton Winery The Vineyards. Catch all the details here: https://advnews.link/4gKy5S8

08/21/2026

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com.

✔️ Alton Police investigate shooting
✔️ One suspect still at large in Jerseyville assault investigation
✔️ Wood River approves bid to build City Center Park
✔️ Food Truck Festival returns on Saturday

For complete details on these stories plus more local news, sports, and weather visit AdVantageNews.com.

08/21/2026

FB coaches interviews: Smith (cm), Herron (eawr), DeVries (roxana), Dickerson (marquette)

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