East Alton is a village in Madison County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 5,729.
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All news →NewsMAR 11, 2026
New restaurant Kadens Kickin' Chicken to open in East Alton with spicy chicken
New restaurant Kadens Kickin' Chicken to open in East Alton with spicy chicken Alton Telegraph
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NewsMAR 09, 2026
Ivy Lyons joins The Telegraph to cover Alton, East Alton
Ivy Lyons joins The Telegraph to cover Alton, East Alton Alton Telegraph
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NewsMAR 03, 2026
U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect in East Alton, not ICE
U.S. Marshals arrest murder suspect in East Alton, not ICE Alton Telegraph
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