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Gunman holds up Walgreens in Upper Alton:
06/19/2026

Gunman holds up Walgreens in Upper Alton:

The Alton Police Department is looking for leads in an armed robbery that happened just before midnight on Thursday. It happened at the Walgreens at the corner of Washington and

Your porch could use a little summer color. Your wallet could use a break.Today only, get a $20 certificate to The Plant...
06/19/2026

Your porch could use a little summer color. Your wallet could use a break.

Today only, get a $20 certificate to The Plant Stand for just $15. Put it toward flowers, plants, or something that makes your outdoor space look like you actually planned ahead this year.

Available for 24 hours only on Friday, June 19, exclusively at https://advnews.link/480JNlQ. Offer ends at midnight. While supplies last.

Here are the top stories we are following this morning at AdVantageNews.com. ✔️  Moro solar farm gets go-ahead✔️  Typo s...
06/19/2026

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

✔️ Moro solar farm gets go-ahead
✔️ Typo spotted on NMMA stone
✔️ Air race festivities start Saturday
✔️ Obama presidential center opens

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

Celebrate 250 on the Mississippi!  On this episode of Let's Talk, Doug Jenkins talks with guests Grace Sakry (left) from...
06/19/2026

Celebrate 250 on the Mississippi! On this episode of Let's Talk, Doug Jenkins talks with guests Grace Sakry (left) from the Great Rivers and Routes Tourism Bureau and Ben Hollis (right) of Duke's Bakery. They stop by to preview the events of July 1-3 to celebrate the nation's 250th birthday and the bakery's 75th. Get all the details and get ready to celebrate here: https://advnews.link/3QRniLU

Pizza night tastes even better when it is half price.Today only, get a $10 certificate to Venecia’s Italian Restaurant f...
06/19/2026

Pizza night tastes even better when it is half price.

Today only, get a $10 certificate to Venecia’s Italian Restaurant for just $5. Whether you are feeding the family or rescuing yourself from cooking dinner, this is an easy win.

Available for 24 hours only on Thursday, June 18, exclusively at https://advnews.link/480JNlQ. Offer ends at midnight. While supplies last.

06/18/2026
Meghan Cope, 4H Educator with the U of I Extension, Kylie Ketcham, summer intern join Doug Jenkins on Let's Talk. They s...
06/18/2026

Meghan Cope, 4H Educator with the U of I Extension, Kylie Ketcham, summer intern join Doug Jenkins on Let's Talk. They share plenty of information about 4H, including upcoming shows, a Madison County Fair preview, and a look at some upcoming appearances at Farmers' Markets. Catch the entire conversation here: https://advnews.link/4uNpmm6

On this episode of Let's Talk, Mark and Pat are joined by John Keller and Stefanie Withers from the RBGA office. They of...
06/18/2026

On this episode of Let's Talk, Mark and Pat are joined by John Keller and Stefanie Withers from the RBGA office. They offer an update on their summer events. Then, leadership trainer Diane Dick previews her next workshop on the topic of a Multi-Generational Workforce on June 18 at The Wedge in Alton. Listen to this important conversation here:

John Keller and Stefanie Withers from the RBGA office offer an update on their summer events, then leadership trainer Diane Dick previews her next workshop on the topic of a

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