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Greenfield superintendent Andy Stumpf reflects on leading a small but mighty district

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Greenfield superintendent Andy Stumpf reflects on leading a small but mighty district

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From rivals to partners: Superintendent Andy Stumpf’s journey to Greenfield success Read Article

Summer Rest Hotel welcomed working women to Piasa Chautauqua

Alton, Illinois · Alton

Summer Rest Hotel welcomed working women to Piasa Chautauqua

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Board was $3 per week in the early 1900s Read Article

Alton committee backs more liquor licenses for new restaurant

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Alton committee backs more liquor licenses for new restaurant

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Alton poised to welcome new restaurant by Food is Love founder Lasse Sorensen Read Article

MRF Archives on Display During Festival Weekend

After nearly five decades of safeguarding the memories of one of America's most legendary music festivals, Lyle Ward is bringing his treasure trove to Alton. As a former director of the Mississippi River Festival (MRF), which hosted The Grateful Dead,…Alton, Illinois · Alton See the Story

Wood River man charged with theft, property damage in two cases

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37-year-old Wood River man accused of stealing gas, headphones in separate incidentsAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Granite City Community High School Selected To Receive Readers' Choice Grant

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GRANITE CITY – Granite City High School has been awarded a Readers’ Choice Grant from the Association of Illinois School Library Educators/LBSS Endowment Fund. This competitive, annual, state-wide grant is available to school and public libraries that have registered for the Monarch (Pre-K-2), Bluestem (3-5), Caudill (6-8) or Lincoln (9-12) reading programs. Fifty-nine libraries around the state were awarded this grant. GCHS library/media center…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Gov. Pritzker Announces One Executive Appointment

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SPRINGFIELD - Building on a strong team of diverse experts in their fields, Governor JB Pritzker announced the following appointment in his administration: Illinois State Police Alicia Atkinson will serve as Statewide 9-1-1 Administrator.* Alicia Atkinson, ENP, brings nearly two decades of 911 expertise to the State of Illinois. Starting as a Telecommunicator, Alicia has held the positions of Certified Training Officer, Training and Quality Assu…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Mayflies swarm River Road

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Mayflies swarm River RoadAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Madison County approves $140,000 grant for Godfrey Park, other park projects

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Grants and loans breathe new life into Madison County parksAlton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Wood River updates weapons, building, and land use ordinances

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Wood River City Council updates ordinances on weapons, building, and land use to align with new state laws.Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

Greene County Launches Recovery Corps Program With Excellent Results

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GREENE COUNTY — Greene County, a rural community of about 11,500 residents in Illinois, is making strides to combat substance use disorder and reduce recidivism through a targeted recovery support program launched in 2023. The Greene County Health Department (GCHD) received a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services to implement the Recovery Corps program, which pairs individuals with peer Recovery Navigators to help them overcome ad…Alton, Illinois · Alton Read Article

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