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Mayor Goins comments on Gordon Moore Park
In the wake of the recent mine subsidence incident at Gordon Moore Park, we are acutely aware of the ripple effects on our community, both in terms of public use and economic impact. This event has affected not only the everyday enjoyment of our beloved park but also the broader economic activities related thereto.
What to Expect at Alton's Fireworks on the Mississippi
ALTON - Alton’s Fireworks on the Mississippi kick off at 9:30 p.m. on Wednesday, July 3, 2024. The fireworks can be seen throughout town, but according to Alton Amphitheater Commission Chair Dan Herkert, the best seat is at the Alton Amphitheater. Gates open at 5 p.m. and there will be food trucks and performances by DJ Bright and the 399th Army Band from Ft. Leonard Wood.
Walker running again for Mayor of Alton
-0- Linsten to an interview with Walker announcing his candidacy here:. (Read the press release announcing Walker's candidacy below) Citing rising property taxes, increased crime, and decreasing economic development, former Alton Mayor Brant Walker is announcing his candidacy for Mayor in the upcoming 2025 election. “Since I left office three...
Underground Mine Subsidence Leads to Huge Sinkhole in Alton
The center of a soccer field at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, an area renowned for its extensive subsurface limestone mining operations, has been engulfed by a massive sinkhole. The center of a soccer field at Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Illinois, an area renowned for its extensive subsurface...
399th Army Rock Band Headlines Alton Amphitheater July 3rd
ALTON - The Alton Amphitheater Commission is proud to welcome the 399th Army Rock Band back to the stage at the Alton Amphitheater for another high energy performance prior to Fireworks on the Mississippi on July 3rd. Also performing before the fireworks display will be DJ Bright. “We are thrilled...
Alton Amphitheater Commission Announces Lineup For 2024 Jazz & Wine Festival
ALTON - Enjoy the sounds of smooth jazz and the taste of great wine as the successful Alton Jazz & Wine Festival returns to the Alton Amphitheater on Saturday, August 31st with gates opening at 6 p.m. Tickets for the Alton Jazz & Wine Festival will go on sale Monday, July 1, at 10 a.m.
Three Illinois teams win division titles in first half of Prospect League season
-0- The first half of the Prospect League Baseball season ended over the weekend. The first half division winners automatically qualify for four of the playoff spots at the end of the 2024 regular season. Three Illinois teams and a team from Ohio won division titles in the month of June:
A Madison County woman was scammed out of $149k. Here’s how you can protect yourself
“In the same way we wake up and go to work in the morning, these scammers wake up to go do their jobs each morning, which is to steal money from people,” said an FBI agent.
One-Man 'Chain Gang' Seeks Further Action On Roadside Litter
WOOD RIVER - Rusty Wheat, known as the one-man “Chain Gain” working to keep Madison County roads clean, spoke to Wood River City Council members on Monday about the next phase of his fight to stop unregulated trash trucks from littering local highways. Wheat has a well-documented history...
The media effects of Ferguson protest footage — and how they persist
In the summer of 2014, video of lethal police force used against Eric Garner in New York City and footage of protests following the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown, Jr. in Ferguson dominated media. The subject matter of each warranted mainstream news coverage for months, and the effects of that coverage persist.
Illinois officials issue annual reminder on firework safety
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WCIA) — With the Fourth of July just two days away, state officials are again pleading with revelers to leave fireworks to the professionals. It’s an annual reminder issued by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Office of the Illinois State Fire Marshal, each warning of the different consequences of using […]
QCA counties considered high risk for lead exposure
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has expanded its list of high-risk ZIP codes and increasing mandatory testing for lead exposure of children who live within those areas. This year, 148 new zip codes, representing sections of 60 Illinois counties, have been added to the list. That brings the total of high-risk ZIP codes […]
Here's what Illinois' ‘largest' July 4 fireworks display will look like, suburban mayor reveals
A suburban Chicago village is ready to celebrate Independence Day with what's being called the largest Fourth of July fireworks show in Illinois, and crews began setting up Tuesday to get it all ready. "I am excited," said Itasca Mayor Jeff Pruyn. "This is one of my most favorite holidays...
Fourth of July events to attend in Central Illinois
(25News Now) - Independence Day is right around the corner, and 25 News is highlighting some of the biggest events happening in the area. 4th of July Sky Concert at Miller Park in Bloomington and Fairview Park in Normal. Not seeing a Fourth of July event in this story? Email...
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