ALTON – An updated plan to establish a grant program for festivals and events in Alton is moving forward.Aldermen approved an amended resolution establishing a festival and event microgrant to support city-wide events using Food and Beverage Tax Revenue at their June 8, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting.The item was postponed during the last committee meeting on May 26, 2026 as Alderwoman Martha Pfister sought to clarify the eligibility guidel…