Brighton is a village in Macoupin County, Illinois, with a population of approximately 2,536.
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ROE 40 Regional Spelling Bee crowns winners in Brighton
ROE 40 Regional Spelling Bee crowns winners in Brighton Alton Telegraph
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NewsJAN 27, 2026
Brighton man charged with felon gun possession, burglary after Godfrey thefts
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