 It is 4 o'clock in downtown Alton. Sunny skies. It is currently 77 degrees. Our forecast for today shows the sunshine taking over for the last few hours of the afternoon, bringing us temperatures in the low to mid 80s. Weather details are coming up. First, your local news, the service of AdvantageNews.com. If you missed an interview, find the podcast at AdvantageNews.com.