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Fireworks on the Mississippi tonight, with a backup plan
Organizers of the Fireworks on the Mississippi festival in Alton are keeping a close eye on the weather. If all goes according to plan tonight, there will be a DJ, live music, and fireworks around 9:30pm. But rain could throw a proverbial wet blanket on those plans. Lyndsey Younger, Alton...
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...
Center of soccer complex in Illinois turns into a large sinkhole
ALTON, Illinois: A massive sinkhole has engulfed the center of a soccer complex built atop an active limestone mine in southern Illinois, swallowing a large light pole and creating a vast chasm where children often play. Fortunately, no injuries were reported when the sinkhole emerged on June 26 morning. Alton...
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. He explained then - as...
'Someone's going to die': Growing AC concerns, more at St. Louis senior apartment building
ST. LOUIS — "We are in urgent need," said Sharon Williams, the president of the residents' association at the Homer G. Phillips Senior Living apartment building, located near Whittier Street and Kennerly Avenue in north St. Louis. Williams told 5 On Your Side for weeks, she and many of...
JULY 4th Events & Fireworks displays
The City of Florissant is upholding it’s tradition to celebrate Independence Day. The celebration will be held on the grounds of the James J. Eagan Civic Center which is located at the intersection of Parker Road and Waterford Drive. The celebration will begin at 7:15 pm with an outdoor concert performance. Learn more by clicking this link to their website.
2 Missouri Places Suddenly Among Most Rat-Infested in America
There are some things you love to see your city become famous for and others you don't. This is that second one. Suddenly, two Missouri places have become synonymous with a vile creature - rats. I have a pretty strong stomach and really am not afraid of much. For my...
Gordon Moore Park remains closed until further notice
Gordon Moore Park in Alton remains closed for now and there’s no word yet on when it might reopen. Officials with the company that operates the limestone quarry and mine that runs underneath some of the park have been investigating how the sinkhole happened at the turf soccer and football fields last week and how to proceed.
Controversy over Godfrey comprehensive plan
There were fireworks at Godfrey Village Hall on Tuesday, apparently ignited by a decision to not vote on a company to work on a comprehensive plan. Godfrey Village Board Trustees were expected to hire Moran Economic Development as the consultant to guide the village forward in the creation of a new Comprehensive Plan, but when it came time to do so, a few trustees asked for either clarification on why Moran was the pick, or needed more time to examine the proposals.
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...
Grand Pride Parade in St. Louis disrupted by protesters
ST. LOUIS — Thousands of people gathered in downtown St. Louis Sunday for a Pride parade. The Grand Pride Parade stepped off at noon, heading westbound on Market Street. The parade was delayed after protesters entered the parade route with a message supporting Palestine and denouncing genocide. About a dozen protesters sat on Market Street.
Craig McKey sworn in as new president of Steelworkers Local 1899
Granite City, IL – The steelworkers of Granite City have a new union leader at a time when their entire future seems to be in the balance. Craig McKey was sworn in as the new president of United Steelworkers Local 1899 on June 6 at the Labor Temple in Granite City, along with returning and newly elected officers and board members for the local. McKey has been in the union for 15 years and was serving as vice president before he ran for president, replacing Dan Simmons.
Illinois 140 Resurfacing In Madison County
HAMEL - The Illinois Department of Transportation today announced that intermittent lane closures on Illinois 140 between 0.2 miles west of Illinois 159 and Park Avenue in Hamel began June 28 for resurfacing. The work is expected to be completed by mid-September. Article continues after sponsor message. Limited spots available...
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