Why Alton Police Department Is Making Headlines Right Now - Away State Journal
The Alton Police Department made itself impossible to miss Wednesday night. A pair of officers stood on each side of the doorway to the Alton City Council chambers before the meeting began, forming a ...
The Alton Police Department continues to expand the use of License Plate Reader cameras, and according to the police chief, they are proving their worth on a daily basis. When ...
MSN: Alton Police fill City Hall in show of force for liquor-license vote
Alton Police fill City Hall in show of force for liquor-license vote
As the Mayor and on behalf of the elected officials and staff we welcome you to the City of Alton. Founded in 1837, Alton is a city that is very rich in history and has a lot to offer. We have beautiful parks, a great school district, attractions, and events to interest everyone.
Alton was developed as a river town in January 1818 by Rufus Easton, who named it after his son. Easton ran a passenger ferry service across the Mississippi River to the Missouri shore. Alton is located amid the confluence of three navigable rivers: the Illinois, the Mississippi, and the Missouri.
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No visit to Alton, IL is complete without a tour of this iconic, turn-of-the-century mansion - built as a wedding gift. Museum tours are by appointment. Call now to schedule.
