This Week in Alton

Alton experienced a varied week, marked by both community triumphs and concerning incidents. On the positive side, the Boys & Girls Club of Alton Dance Team earned top honors and a national invitation, while Alton High School's Job Program hosted a successful fish fry for community partners. A 15-year-old was also recognized for their bravery in saving a neighbor's life, and Alton native Anna Moehn concluded her Penn swim career as an All-American. The local sports scene saw victories for the Alton baseball team, a strong opening for the Alton tennis team, and historic win for St. Joseph's in the D'Alton Cup. Exciting developments for families include the upcoming Bluey ride at Alton Towers, with special offers and sneak peeks being shared. Plans are also underway for Alton Pride 2026 and significant park upgrades in 2026, with the city seeking over $288,000 in grants. The refurbished Focus Hall has also reopened with a creative activities day. On a different note, a "No Kings" rally drew around 500 people, reflecting wider national unrest. However, the week was also shadowed by serious legal news, including an Alton man facing charges for domestic battery, assault, and weapon offenses, another man facing felony charges after a stolen semi chase, and a man sentenced to 74 years for assaulting his daughter and child pornography offenses. The Alton Little Theatre also saw its DEI chair resign following controversy. The weather remained mixed, with patchy rain expected on several days, interspersed with sunny spells.