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Alhambra news, July 17 edition
Preschool Screening Parents/Guardians of a child that will be 3 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024, may have their child prescreened at the Highland Primary School, 1810 Lindenthal Ave., Wednesday, Aug 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or Thursday, Aug. 15, 9-11 a.m.
Macoupin Board meets for July meeting
The Macoupin County Board met Tuesday, July 9 for its regularly scheduled meeting. The meeting was shorter than usual though several items were discussed including how to spend funds from the Energy Grant. Energy Grant. Macoupin County received $324,479 as part of the Energy Transition Grant. Several communities and school...
Carlinville Council holds second July meeting
The Carlinville Council met Monday, July 15 for its second monthly meeting. Several items were discussed at the meeting inlcuding project updates and upcoming events. Unhinged Motorcycle Club submitted a request to close off the first block of East Main Street on July 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the H.E.I.D.I. Charity Run.
Madison County Workers Memorial spared by sinkhole
Alton, IL – The earth opened up here June 26 and swallowed half a soccer field and a light pole, but it didn’t take the Madison County Workers Memorial with it. Gordon Moore Park in Alton, Ill. made national news when a collapsed mine caused a giant sinkhole to appear in the middle of a soccer field that had recently undergone a $1 million renovation. The sinkhole measured 100 feet across in the center of the soccer complex, and 50 feet deep according to the Belleville News-Democrat.
Gillespie Library, United Community Bank to host Fraud and Scam Prevention seminar on July 22
Friends of the Gillespie Public Library and United Community Bank are hosting a joint “Fraud and Scam Prevention” seminar at on Monday, July 22 starting at 6 p.m. at the Gillespie Public Library. The seminar will focus on today’s common scams and frauds, which includes imposter and check...
Wood River Weighing Splash Pad Near Roundhouse
WOOD RIVER - A splash pad may be coming to Wood River after City Manager Steve Palen announced a grant is available to cover the entire project cost and more. City Council members are likely to consider and vote on the item at a future meeting, though project plans are far from final.
$21 million in construction projects coming to Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL – Over $21 million in construction projects are coming to Edwardsville thanks to a federal grant announced by union-backed leaders in late June. U.S. Rep. Nikki Budzinski and U.S. Sens. Dick Durbin and Tammy Duckworth announced that Edwardsville will receive a $21.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation for the Goshen Road and Liberty Trail multi-modal transportation improvement project.
Wood River might consider new water feature
A recent conversation on The Big Z with the two top-ranking officials in Wood River have some asking if there is a possibility a new pool could be built in that city in the future. The Wood River Aquatic Center was demolished in late 2018 to make way for the new Rec Center, but there are still those longing for a public pool.
Edwardsville Council Approves Culvert Replacement Project With Major Costs Ahead
EDWARDSVILLE - A culvert replacement project totaling over $300,000 on Willow Creek Drive in Edwardsville is moving forward after discussion and approval by the City Council on Tuesday. It may not be the last project of its kind, with the city facing major construction costs as several culverts still need replacement.
$1.8 Million Agreement Approved For Edwardsville Water Treatment Plant Project
EDWARDSVILLE - Edwardsville City Council members on Tuesday unanimously approved an agreement worth just over $1.8 million for the first engineering phase of the Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Sign in to hide this notification. Get The Latest News!. Don't miss our top stories and need-to-know news everyday in your...
This Kitschy Roadside Antique Mall In Illinois Is Too Quirky For Words
Illinois is a place where the historical meets the whimsical, and nowhere is this more evident than at the Pink Elephant Antique Mall in Livingston. Driving along Route 66, a road that has become synonymous with Americana, you’ll suddenly find yourself face-to-face with a giant pink elephant. Yes, you...
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