EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. – An Alton man will likely spend the rest of his life in prison for the murder of a beloved Godfrey trustee. On Wednesday, Donald Nelson was sentenced to 80 years in prison ...
GODFREY — Long-time local business owner and attorney Ben Allen was appointed Wednesday to the Godfrey Village Board, replacing the late Eldon “Twirp” Williams, who was murdered Oct. 16 in Alton.