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WEB1 day ago · A plan is in motion to study the possibility of creating a safer pedestrian experience in downtown Alton. The city has applied for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) federal grant, a program designed to support cities in reducing traffic-related fatalities and injuries. If successful, t….
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WEB4 days ago · Sep 16, 2024. The number of cannabis dispensaries allowed under Godfrey ordinance is currently 4, but there appears to be an appetite to reduce that number to 1. The lone existing dispensary is located on the Alton / Godfrey border in the former Woody’s Chicken building, and Trustee Jeff Weber thinks that….
Bost wants Presidential candidates to address ag issues
WEBAug 21, 2024 · Bost. Trade issues are top of mind for Illinois Congressman Mike Bost, and he is among those who want to see the major-party Presidential candidate speak more about agriculture issues. Bost would like to see the candidates meet with the ag community in person, similar to how then-President Ronald Reagan did nearly 40 years ago.
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WEB3 days ago · Mark Ellebracht. Sep 15, 2024. For those with electric vehicles, where to charge them continues to be a challenge but the state of Illinois is investing more in charging stations. The State of Illinois will spend more than $25-million to add 182 electric vehicle charging stations along Illinois interstate highways.
Grafton forms Ferry Task Force | Local News - AdVantageNews.com
WEBAug 22, 2024. The next step in the pursuit of year-round ferry service to and from Grafton is taking shape. The city council this week appointed 18 people to the Ferry Task Force, led by Chairman George Andres. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow tells The Big Z the task force will be taking the recommendations from the recently-completed ferry study and ...
Illinois’ AG recognizes challenges in defending gun control laws
WEBAug 20, 2024. In defending gun control laws in Illinois and other states, Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul recognizes the challenges posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court precedent on the right to keep and bear arms. Raoul’s office is defending the state’s gun ban in federal court. Illinois is not the only place Raoul is defending gun ...
Police respond to incident along Broadway in Alton
WEBAug 22, 2024. A medical helicopter landed along Broadway in Alton late Wednesday to move an injured person to a hospital in St. Louis for treatment. The incident occurred in the 2300 block of East Broadway last night, but few details have been released so far. Alton Police and the Alton Fire Department responded to the area and used the parking ...
Novacich steps down, Pulido named new leader of task force
WEBAug 22, 2024. Nick Novacich, Marcos Pulido. The Cross-Rivers Crime Task Force has named a new leader. Chief Deputy Marcos Pulido of the Madison County Sheriff’s Office was appointed as the new Commander of the Task Force. He is a former Alton Police Chief, and will take over for the retiring commander, Granite City Police Chief Nick Novacich.
Uptick in local tourism spending | Local News - AdVantageNews.com
WEBAug 20, 2024 · Uptick in local tourism spending. The Great Rivers & Routes region generated $31.6 million in local tax revenue and $827 million in visitor spending in 2023. Those are the most recent numbers available and show continued growth coming out of the pandemic. The six county Great Rivers & Routes region generated a local economic impact of …