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2 days ago · The head of Riverbend Family Ministries in Wood River would like your help. The center welcomes families from around the area to their location downtown to take advantage of their various programs. Executive Director Tammy Iskarous tells The Big Z …
US 67 resurfacing project nears completion
1 day ago · An Illinois Department of Transportation resurfacing project is nearing completion. The area of U.S. 67 from 10 th Street in Alton to Illinois Route 111 in Godfrey has been the focus of this project, which started with milling down the existing pavement in late September.. IDOT Engineer John Adcock tells The Big Z it’s an area that needed the attention.
Man dies on Godfrey railroad tracks | Local News
16 hours ago · The Madison County Sheriff’s Department and county coroner’s office are investigating a report of a pedestrian being struck and killed by a train engine in Godfrey. It happened after dawn Saturday morning on railroad tracks in the 500 block of Big Arch Road. That’s northeast of Alton Square ...
ACUSD looks for new funding sources | Local News
1 day ago · With the loss of funding from the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant earlier this year, the Alton Community School District is looking at new ways to plug that funding gap. The Illinois State Board of Education recently announced it would be discontinuing the grant. School District ...
Charges filed in Alton shooting | Local News | advantagenews.com
5 days ago · A shooting on December 15 th has resulted in charges against an Alton man. It was just after 4am that morning that a man with multiple gunshot wounds arrived at a local hospital’s emergency department. Following an investigation, the Madison County State’s Attorney’s office has filed charges ...
Grafton City Council will vote on raises
3 days ago · It’s been 25 years since the mayor and aldermen in Grafton have received a raise, but that will likely change. The topic will be on the January meeting agenda. Grafton Mayor Mike Morrow tells The Big Z an alderman has more responsibility than some understand ...
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1 day ago · After you make your Christmas meals, don’t dump grease, oils, and fats down the drain. Illinois American Water wants you to help keep your drains and sewer lines clear of clogs this holiday season and over time, those items can build up and cause problems inside and outside the home.
Illinois has a housing crisis | Local News | advantagenews.com
Dec 15, 2024 · Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is trying to increase the state’s housing supply. The governor signed an executive order Wednesday, creating an Illinois Director of Housing Solutions to lead consideration, planning and implementation of innovative solutions …
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2 days ago · A man from Maryville has been charged with two counts of child pornography following an investigation by Maryville Police. 60-year-old Thomas Angelo remains in custody in Madison County after police got a tip from the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Charges filed in Wood River shooting | Local News
Sep 25, 2024 · Charges have been filed against a man in the May 16 th shooting outside the Thompson Street Apartments in Wood River. 20-year-old August C. Archambault of Glen Carbon has been charged in connection with a home invasion that ended in a fatality.