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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 of Transportation) and IDOT’s Joe Monroe said to be safe and be smart,” Grafton Mayor Rick Eberl...

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 Eberlin's comments Eberlin says the attitude among most businesses in town is an optimistic one, looking forward to getting through the winter and beginning a new tourist season in the spring. (Copyright WBGZ Radio / www.AltonDailyNews.com) Commen...

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...

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 Morrow's comments Morrow says the current city council usually splits 4-2 in favor of the mayor’s position on controversial issues, which concerns him.      Commenting on this story has been disabled.

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 Eberlin's comments Eberlin and Morrow faced off in the 2017 election as well, with Eberlin capturing 59% of the vote. You can hear the full interview with Eberlin here.   Commenting on th...