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Illinois Town Declared 1 of Hardest to Pronounce in United States
My career has involved speaking for more than 40 years so you'd think I'd be good at saying things by now. Not so much and that's especially true of the Illinois town that was just declared one of the hardest to pronounce in the United States. This new list is...
Gordon Moore Park to remain closed TFN
There's an update on the sinkhole situation at Alton’s Gordon Moore Park. Mayor David Goins says after a Wednesday meeting with Mine Safety Health Administration and New Frontiers officials, it’s been decided to keep the park closed until further notice, and mining operations are halted. There is no...
Troy project among biggest in county
One of the biggest new economic development projects involving Madison County’s effort to attract such growth, Unitech Precision Gauge, located at 7600 Commercial Drive in Troy, has progressed to the point that employee hiring has begun for the site as reported to the county board grants committee which met earlier this month.
Illinois Sinkhole Causes Road Closures In Machesney Park
After a massive sinkhole opened up on a soccer field in Alton, Illinois, another one popped up in Machesney Park. Hitting way too close to home. Sinkholes are my greatest fear. It always has been ever since that story came out about that guy in Florida who was sleeping and a sinkhole just swallowed him up while he was sleeping. Unbelievable. So terrifying it could really happen to anybody.
Mobile DMV coming back to Alton
Due to the success of the first “Mobile DMV” offering at Alton City Hall, three more have been scheduled, including one for this coming Tuesday. Mayor David Goins’ office says they heard from constituents how friendly and knowledgeable the department of motor vehicles staffers were last time, getting people “in and out” with just a brief wait time. They called it a “hassle-free” experience.
Alton sinkhole: A week later and still no answers
ALTON, Ill. — It's been one week since the ground opened in Alton and swallowed part of a soccer field. The hole, caused by mine subsidence, has shuttered the more than 700-acre park. Part of the Gordon F. Moore park is a complex of baseball diamonds that the Alton...
Godfrey Fun Fest and fireworks show on for tonight
A fireworks show in Godfrey traditionally wraps up the Family Fun Fest every July 4th at Glazebrook Park. Activities get started at 5pm with the Family Fun Fest which includes the awards ceremony for the baseball program, and the Great Godfrey Maze design reveal. In addition, there are vendors, games,...
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