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About Alton:

Alton is a city located in Madison County, Illinois. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 30,496.

Alton was developed as a river town in 1818 by Rufus Easton, who named the town after his son. He ran a passenger ferry service across the Mississippi River to the... (More Info and Source)

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Alton Calendar of Events

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Collection Exhibit The focus of this collection is rare and vintage motorcycles from the many European manufactures that existed before 1975, al…


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Annual Faculty Photography Exhibit The Annual Faculty Photography Exhibit is presented at Webster University's May Photography Gallery.…


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Earthways: Living the Green Life This exhibit features helpful hints and tips to lead you down the eco-friendly path this season. Discover ideas for simple, e…


Alton Job Openings

Part-Time Faculty - Dental Assistant - SBC Hazelwood
Sanford Brown College - Hazelwood
02/09

Business Owner of Route Sales
Sara Lee - Franchise Opportunities
02/09

Lab Technician/Biologist/Chemist/Green House Technician
Belcan Corporation
02/09

Chief Marketing Officer
Northwoods Consulting Partners
02/09

Commercial Cleaning Franchise - St. Louis
Coverall Health-Based Cleaning
02/09

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Alton Apartments

There are 140 apartments found in and near the Alton area.
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Weather Center

Alton
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Feb 9th, 2010
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Rest Of Tonight Tuesday Tuesday Night
Snow
Low 17°
Drifting Snow
High 21°
Drifting Snow
Low 17°

Today: Night - Colder...snow. Additional Snow Accumulation Of 1 To 2 Inches. Total Snow Accumulation 2 To 5 Inches. Low 14 To 20. Northwest Wind Around 10 Mph. Chance Of Snow Near 100 Percent.


Tomorrow: Day - Blustery. Mostly Cloudy With Scattered Snow Showers. Blowing And Drifting Snow. High In The Lower 20s. West Wind 10 To 20 Mph. Gusts Up To 30 Mph In The Afternoon. Night - Blustery. Mostly Cloudy. Blowing And Drifting Snow. Scattered Flurries. Low Around 17. Northwest Wind 15 To 20 Mph With Gusts To Around 30 Mph.