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Alton Committee Advances Germania Redevelopment Plans

4 months ago
ALTON – The Alton Committee of the Whole quickly and unanimously passed a redevelopment agreement on Monday for the next Germania Brew Haus location. Germania Owner Carolyn Brynildsen announced in March that the beloved local coffee shop would be moving from its original location at 617 E. Broadway, which remains open until the new location is built at 700 E. Broadway. The next Brew Haus will feature a dedicated drive-thru, rooftop seating, and all-season patio seating. Committee members on Monday approved a redevelopment agreement between the city and G1 Germania Brew Haus Alton, LLC, to redevelop the property at 700 E. Broadway in Alton. The scope of the project mostly consists of laying the groundwork for the future location, including “site excavation, grading, utility installation, and site paving,” according to the agreement. Germania would agree to have this work completed within one year of the agreement’s execution. Under the current agreement

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Free REC Fest to Promote Safety and Family Fun

4 months ago
ALTON - Community members of all ages can come out for REC Fest to learn more about outdoor activities, safety and fun this summer. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025, the National Great Rivers Museum will host REC Fest to promote Recreation, Exploration and Conservation. Attendees can explore informational booths, take a tour of the Melvin Price Lock and Dam, enjoy animal shows, explore police and fire vehicles, win prizes and more. “It just got legs and became our largest event of the year,” joked Allison Kennington with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Rivers Project. “The idea is to just kick off the warmer season, the recreation season, and teach people the different ways we can recreate along the river and in the Riverbend area and how to do it safely.” The National Great Rivers Museum (NGRM) will host over 30 partners on May 17. Kids are invited to visit each informational booth and receive stamps on their “passport.”

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DOJ Lawyers Work For Justice & The Constitution — Not The White House

4 months ago
In the 1970s, President Richard Nixon tried to fire the Department of Justice prosecutor leading an investigation into the president’s involvement in wiretapping the Democratic National Committee’s headquarters. Since then, the DOJ has generally been run as an impartial law enforcement agency, separated from the executive office and partisan politics. Those guardrails are now being severely tested under the Trump […]
Mike Masnick

Beginners Night

4 months ago

Looking to try out chess in a welcoming, judgment-free environment? Come to the Saint Louis Chess Club to learn and play with other beginners! Led by our friendly and experienced […]

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Myranda Levins