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Wood River Council Votes 3-2 To Keep Grocery Tax

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Wood River Council Votes 3-2 To Keep Grocery Tax

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WOOD RIVER – The Wood River City Council narrowly approved an ordinance on Monday replacing the state’s expired 1% sales tax on groceries with the city’s own 1% taxes on groceries and grocery “services.” According to the ordinance, the State of Illinois recently eliminated its 1% sales tax on grocery items; 100% of the revenue generated by this tax went to local municipalities. Without this sales tax revenue, Wood River estimates an annual loss …See the Story

Madison man charged in fatal Wood River shooting

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Madison man charged in fatal Wood River shooting

Charges have been filed against a 25-year-old Madison man following a fatal shooting in Wood River last Thursday night. Camron Jamison is charged with one count of Possession of a Read Article

New police memorial dedicated in Wood River

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New police memorial dedicated in Wood River

A new police memorial and walking trail was dedicated last week in Wood River. A ceremony was held on Wednesday outside police headquarters where a granite monument was unveiled and Read Article

Wood River Police Investigate Fatal Shooting on Ferguson Avenue

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No public threat after fatal shooting in Wood RiverPolice · Wood River See the Story

Wood River agency named RBGA Small Business of the Month

The RiverBend Growth Association has selected Wood River’s Shelter Insurance – Mark Smith as its May 2025 Small Business of the Month award recipient.Wood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

Artsy Exhibit May 3 in Wood River

It’s almost time for the annual Artsy Exhibit. In the past it’s been held in Alton at the Jacoby Art Center, but with that option now off the table, organizersWood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

Longtime sports-talk radio station KFNS set to be sold, change format and call letters

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Athletics still will be a big part of the conversation, but so will business, the economy, entertainment, food and culture.Economy · Wood River See the Story

Harriss to host Shred Day in Wood River

Illinois State Senator Erica Harriss is hosting a community clean up a free Shred Day event on Saturday. It will be held rain or shine at the parking lot ofWood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

Broad Reach Retail Partners Sells 65,838-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro St. Louis

Wood River, Ill. — Broad Reach Retail Partners has sold Wood River Plaza, a 65,838-square-foot shopping center located in Wood River, approximately 15 miles northeast of downtown St. Louis. Broad… The post Broad Reach Retail Partners Sells 65,838-Square-Foot Shopping Center in Metro St. Louis appeared first on Shopping Center Business.Wood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

Babcock set to retire from township post

Mike Babcock will retire in a couple of months at Wood River Township Supervisor. After Babcock was appointed as Madison County Treasurer in 2024, he made the decision not toWood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

Setting the Record Straight on Responsible Leadership

Joint Statement from Wood River Mayor Stalcup and Councilmen Plank & TweedyWood River, Illinois · Wood River Read Article

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