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WBGZ Radio 5/2/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   In a few weeks Grafton Mayor Rick Eberlin will hand off the job to Mike Morrow, who won the election earlier this month. Eberlin is confident in a smooth transition and looks at some of the items that will continue to be dealt with when Morrow takes over at the May 18 th city council meeting.   Among them is keeping in contact with FEMA to work on the funding reimbursement from the Flood of 2019, considering a second TIF district, and deal...

WBGZ Radio 4/26/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   More federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been received by the city of Grafton. FEMA recently approved an additional $115,000 for flood relief related to the 2019 historical event, bringing the total the city has received to $230,000. Mayor Rick Eberlin tells The Big Z most of the costs incurred two years ago was related to building a flood wall through the middle of town. Click here for Eberlins comments Las...

Grafton says creating tax districts could be a golden opportunity David Blanchette, Journal-Courier FacebookTwitterEmail 1of5 Main Street through the center of Grafton is one proposed new Tax Increment Financing district. Grafton closed its former TIF district in 2018.David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreShow Less 2of5 One proposed new Grafton TIF district would be between Wind Rivers Condominiums and the Loading Dock on the city’s east end.David Blanchette | Journal-CourierShow MoreSh...

  Grafton has gone from a town that supported a variety of industry before the Flood of ’93 to a tourist destination in the last decade. A project that will honor

  There is talk about a major development on the east end of Grafton and a possible TIF District to go along with it. Betsy Allen from the Loading Dock spoke to the Graf

Mardi Graf-ton parade planned on the riverfront FacebookTwitterEmail GRAFTON — Let the good times roll on the river at the second annual Mardi Gras-fton and parade. Revelers can stand or stroll along Main Street and check out unique shops, wineries, bars and restaurants, many of which will join the celebration with specials and giveaways. A Bangin’ Noise Parade parade starts at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 13, at Drifters, 1505 W. Main St. “We’ve been in contact with IDOT (Illinois Department ...

WBGZ Radio 1/21/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   The Grafton City Council has issued permits for a couple of events planned for the coming months. Traditionally the host of one of the more popular fireworks displays in the Riverbend, Mayor Rick Eberlin tells The Big Z that event is moving ahead for the Independence Day Holiday. Click here for Eberlins comments Eberlin says the attitude among most businesses in town is an optimistic one, looking forward to getting through the winter and b...

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 lawmake...

WBGZ Radio 1/7/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   Retired Army Colonel Mike Morrow is taking another run at the mayor’s office in Grafton. Morrow will challenge incumbent Rick Eberlin in the April 6 th election, saying he believes he has a good shot at winning the office. Morrow tells The Big Z there are people who are not satisfied with the city’s current direction. Click here for Morrows comments Morrow says the current city council usually splits 4-2 in favor of the mayor’s positi...

WBGZ Radio 1/6/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio   There will be two candidates running for Mayor of Grafton in the spring.  Incumbent Rick Eberlin and retired Army Colonel Mike Morrow both filed their paperwork and will be on the ballot in the spring election on April 6. Eberlin tells The Big Z while much has been accomplished in the past four years, there’s still more to accomplish. Click here for Eberlins comments Eberlin and Morrow faced off in the 2017 election as well, with Eberlin...