ALTON – With unanimous City Council approval, Alton is applying for federal funding for multiple street improvement projects throughout the city. The following sections of the following streets are set to be improved under the Illinois Highway Code: 0.32 miles of Milton Road from Edgewood Avenue to Hillcrest Avenue 0.9 miles of Belle Street from Rozier Street to 20th Street 0.5 miles of Fosterburg Road from IL Route 140/111 to Alton Commerce Parkway 0.19 miles Brown Street Sidewalk from Vernie Avenue to Rock Springs Drive The resolution approved on Wednesday involves the allocation of $27,000 in Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) funds for the city to pay application fees to the East West Gateway Council of Governments, as Alton is seeking $5.4 million in federal funds for these projects. This fee amount represents 0.5% of the federal funding requested. If no federal funding is awarded for any of the street projects, the city will be reimbursed the full $27,000. More details and
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COLLINSVILLE — The Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis is seeking the public's assistance in identifying a suspect in a shooting that left a 32-year-old woman dead on Tuesday morning. Portia L. Rowland was shot around 6 a.m. on January 21, 2025, while she was warming her car in the 1300 block of Olive Street. Police believe the incident was a targeted attack, prompting the Collinsville Police Department to enlist the help of the Major Case Squad for the ongoing investigation. As of now, no arrests have been made, and the suspect remains unidentified. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the shooting or the suspect to contact the Major Case Squad at 618-344-2131 Ext. 5924. Individuals may also provide anonymous tips through CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.
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