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Alton Advances Measure To Keep Grocery Tax

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Alton Advances Measure To Keep Grocery Tax

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ALTON – A resolution to replace an expiring state grocery sales tax with a locally collected grocery tax is on its way to the Alton City Council. A resolution to create an ordinance imposing a 1% sales tax on groceries and grocery “services” was approved 5-2 at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting . Voting against the resolution were Ward 1 Alderman Chris Bohn and Ward 3 Alderman Michael Velloff. The State of Illinois has imposed a 1% sales t…See the Story

What to Expect at Next Month's Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship

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What to Expect at Next Month's Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

ALTON - The Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championship returns to Alton next month, and organizers couldn’t be more excited. On July 18–20, 2025, community members can enjoy the second annual powerboat races on the Alton riverfront. Tickets are available now and families are encouraged to come by, check out the local vendors, enjoy the racing and have a great weekend on the river. “Riverfront Park is an absolutely beautiful facility coupl…Read Article

Wood River Man Faces Felonies After Fleeing Police In Stolen Car

Alton, Illinois · Alton

Wood River Man Faces Felonies After Fleeing Police In Stolen Car

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WOOD RIVER – A man from Wood River faces multiple felony charges after fleeing from police at high speeds and more in a vehicle stolen from an ex-partner. Tremayne L. Brown, 30, of Wood River, was charged on May 27, 2025 with one count of unlawful possession of a stolen motor vehicle (a Class 2 felony) and two counts of aggravated fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer (both Class 4 felonies). Brown was allegedly in possession of a Hyund…Read Article

River Dragons fall at home to Cape Catfish

Prospect League baseballAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Belleville's Maia Sebold Takes Second in National Art Contest

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BELLEVILLE - Maia Sebold, a resident of Belleville, earned second place in a national art competition celebrating America250, a program marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. The contest invited students to create artwork responding to the prompt, “What does America mean to you?” The competition, announced recently, drew widespread participation from across the country. For Maia, the recognition held deep personal significance. “It meant the wo…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

New Alton mural debuts with Mississippi River Festival slogan

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Christian Brown unveils a new mural in Alton featuring the 2025 Mississippi River Festival slogan.Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Alton pursuing grant for Fosterburg Road repairs

Fosterburg Road continues to be the target of numerous complaints brought on by the deterioration of the road near the IL 255 interchange. There have been numerous patching jobs inAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Grocery tax advances in Alton

The Alton City Council has given approval to a resolution establishing a 1% sales tax on grocery purchases in the city. This is something many Illinois municipalities are doing, asTaxes · Alton Read Article

Ground breaks at ByWay Discovery Center

Idyllic weather greeted the community Wednesday at Piasa Harbor to celebrate its new name: ByWay Discovery Center at Great River Park.Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Madison County Democrats to elect new party chair on June 18

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Dean Webb steps aside as Madison County Democrats plan chair electionAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Bethalto installs new flushers to tackle recurring brown water problem

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Residents demand fixes as sediment and brown water plague Bethalto neighborhoodsAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

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