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The Alton Municipal Band kicks off its 131st consecutive season this Thursday. The free concerts feature dozens of local musicians with a different theme and song list
ALTON — Even though the pandemic slowed down park performances last year, it could not...
ROCKFORD — A group of demonstrators who forged a coalition in response to police tactics used during a protest a year ago gathered Sunday to mark the anniversary of the day that sparked their movement. May 30th alliance, an organization that aims to raise awareness about racial injustices, gathered at Haskell Park to reflect on the demonstration that took place May 30, 2020, and discuss the importance of continuing demonstrations. About 20 people were in attendance for the rally. A year ago, hundreds of people spurred to action by the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis police cus...
WBGZ Radio 5/11/2021 | By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio The Alton Municipal Band kicks off its 131 st consecutive season on June 13 at Haskell Park. The free concerts feature dozens of local musicians with a different theme and song list each week. The Sunday performances at Haskell Park begin at 7pm. For now, the Thursday shows at Riverview Park are on hold. But band director David Drillinger tells The Big Z that could change later in the season. Click here for Drillinger's comments Spectators are also encouraged to spread out and observe other public health precautions. Open rehearsals ha...
Wednesday weather offers al fresco education Scott Cousins, scousins@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail 1of8 Peyton Shewmake, a student in a preschool class at St. Mary’s Catholic School in Alton, gets a push from teacher’s aide Jennifer Roth during a field trip to Haskell Park Wednesday morning. The children got a chance to explore the playground equipment and run around the park in one of the few field trips this year because of the coronavirus. Show MoreShow Less 2of8 Hayden Griffin, left, and Emerson Heifchmidt work their way across one of the pieces of playground equipment at Ha...