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Fifth District affirms dismissal of suit seeking to disrupt Hightower's Sunnybrook housing in Alton

MOUNT VERNON – Fifth District appellate judges ruled on Aug. 10 that a suit against Ed Hightower’s plan to build 40 affordable homes in Alton copied a suit the city lost in 2019.

Holiday Inn coming to Alton

Alton splash pad nearing completion

Grocery Store Worker With Autism Saves Baby, Gets Honored With a Day Named After Him

An Illinois grocery store worker recently received an award of honor and a surprise proclamation from the city mayor for his ...

Cliff hanger: Riverview repairs await FEMA action

Cliff hanger: Riverview repairs await FEMA action Riverview Drive fix awaits FEMA money David Blanchette For The Telegraph March 1, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 The damaged section of Riverview Drive remains scarred from the 2019 floods. Alton officials and neighborhood residents want the drive repaired, but the work awaits directions — and money — from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Show MoreShow Less 2of8 The collapse damage to Riverview Drive is evident in this view from Illinois 100 along the Mississippi River. Show MoreShow Less 3of8 4of8 Riverview Drive remains closed as Alton continues to seek disaster repair funding from FEMA. Show MoreShow Less 5of8 Riverview Drive remains closed as Alton continues to seek disaster repair funding from FEMA. Show MoreShow Less

Cougars make Alton their official home

Cougars make Alton their official home Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail 3of3 ALTON — The Central Illinois Cougars were welcomed Friday to the 1st MidAmercia Soccer Complex at Gordon Moore Park by Alton Mayor Brant Walker and Alton Parks and Recreation Director Michael Haynes. “I couldn’t be happier,” Walker said. “Having the Cougars play in Alton is another affordable amenity that is family friendly and will also bring more people to our region.” Kinney Myles, owner and head coach for the Carlinville-based team, started it in 1999, playing home games in Carlinville and Springfield areas. The Cougars are part of the Hidden Gems Football League and play in the Ruby Division, winning three league championships and played in three other championship games.

Riverfront Park work nears final phase

Riverfront Park work nears final phase Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail ALTON — Bids are being prepared for $2.5 million of work at Riverfront Park in Alton. At the Wednesday’s city council meeting, Alton Mayor Brant Walker said this phase of work on the park will focus on the parking lot near Argosy Casino Alton. Walker said Phase 8 is the final phase of a 20-year plan to improve Riverfront Park. “As we move forward, we’re going to be able to do more walking, more biking and have more connectivity from the Riverfront to the downtown area,” Walker said.

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill

Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill. In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all. Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to approve the bill. Just before noon Wednesday the Illinois House voted 60-50 to approve the bill. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.

2020 Year in Review: Lockdowns and Protests

2020 Year in Review: Lockdowns and Protests Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of9 A photo from early in the progression of a fire shows assistant chiefs confering on strategy as smoke billows up from the fire in the building adjacent to the sanctuary at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. Show MoreShow Less 2of9 A youngster carries a sign as she marches with several hundred other people from Northside Park to Alton Acres for a Black Lives Matter rally. In addition to the march, the protest included a number of speakers, voter registration and other activities. The event was one of a series of protests held throughout Madison County, Jerseyville and the nation in recent weeks. Show MoreShow Less

Walker will seek new term as Alton mayor

Walker will seek new term as Alton mayor Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail ALTON — Alton Mayor Brant Walker on Monday announced he will run for re-election. “When I kicked off my campaign for mayor nearly eight years ago, I said, ‘Even with the challenges we face this is still a great city with great potential, a city whose best days I firmly believe lie ahead,” Walker said. “I believed those words then and I believe them even more today,” he said. Walker said that, during his administration, Alton has made great progress and become a “stronger, safer and more prosperous city. But that work is far from complete, he said.