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Illinois Person Suddenly Realizes a Bobcat is Staring at Them
Soft kitty, warm kitty, little ball of fur is the children's song that was playing in my head as I watched a video of a Jersey County, Illinois person who suddenly realized a young bobcat was staring at them. I saw this fun moment shared on the Illinois sub-Reddit a...
New Restaurant to Open in Alton
ALTON - Owner Lisa Brown promises “elegantly classy” vibes at her new restaurant in downtown Alton. The Renaissance X will host its grand opening from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m. on Friday, July 19, 2024. Located at 401 Piasa Street in Alton at the former site of The Lovejoy, the restaurant will offer Sunday jazz brunches, craft cocktails, sports and more. During their grand opening on Friday, community members can enjoy music by Just In Time and a local DJ, vendors and food trucks.
100 Years Ago: The Potato Chip Industry Discontinued
ALTON - On July 24, 1923, Nell Johnston announced her new enterprise: the manufacture of potato chips. “Some people are skillful in painting, some of them in pie making, [or] housekeeping, but Mrs. Johnston has skill in making potato chips and she plans to make Alton famous for her potato chips, just as many another city is famous for its products.” Ads for Mrs. Johnston’s potato chips popped up in the Alton Telegraph about twice a week, and the chips were available in grocery stores all over Alton, including Schwegel’s Market. But almost exactly one year later, on July 16, 1924, Johnston notified Telegraph readers of the closure of her business: the industry “did not thrive enough to warrant its continuance.”
Scotty McCreery Tickets Discount, Opening Act Announced
ALTON - With Scotty McCreery slated to take the Alton Amphitheater stage on Aug. 9, 2024, Amphitheater Commission Chair Dan Herkert made some exciting announcements as the concert approaches - including the name of McCreery’s opening act and a newly offered discount on tickets. Herkert announced on Our Daily...
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