ALTON – Mayor David Goins has officially announced his candidacy for a second term as mayor of Alton, Illinois. With the election set for April 1, 2025, Mayor Goins is eager to build on the achievements of his first term, which has been defined by progress in public safety, financial stability, infrastructure development, and economic growth. Reflecting on his time in office, Mayor Goins stated: “I feel immense pride in the progress we have made, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community. We have faced challenges together, celebrated accomplishments, and I remain committed to being present, accessible, and responsive to the needs of Alton residents. Your feedback has always been the foundation of my actions.” Key Accomplishments During Mayor Goins’ First Term 1. Financial Stability Through strategic planning, Mayor Goins and his administration transformed the City’s finances from a $3.8 million deficit to a $2.7 million surplus,
Green Door Art Gallery presents Naturally Abstract, featuring paintings by Sheldon Johnson, mixed media paintings by De’Joneiro Jones, fiber art by Suzy Farren, sculptures by Lisa Hilton and jewelry by […]
CHICAGO - Attorney General Kwame Raoul today announced a settlement with Metro Staff Inc. (Metro Staff) that resolves allegations Metro Staff entered into no-poach agreements and engaged in wage fixing with two other staffing agencies. The settlement requires Metro Staff to pay $1.8 million to compensate temporary workers impacted by the unlawful activity. “This settlement prioritizes compensation for workers because they are the ones most impacted by these agreements that limit wages and job opportunities,” Raoul said. “When employers conspire to keep wages down, Illinois workers and their families suffer. My office has and will continue to enforce laws that protect workers’ rights to fair wages and opportunities to better provide for their families.” In 2020, Raoul’s office filed a lawsuit against three staffing agencies, Metro Staff, Elite Staffing Inc. (Elite) and Midway Staffing Inc., and their common client Colony Display LLC (Colony).
This weekend offers a delightful array of events that cater to diverse interests, from festive holiday gatherings and creative workshops to live music performances and community celebrations, ensuring there's something for everyone to enjoy. For a complete listing of all upcoming events, visit Riverbender Events . If you want to make sure even more of the region is aware of your event email cj@riverbender.com and explore our range of Event Promotion Services! Featured 30th Annual Community Tree Lighting at Lincoln-Douglas Square is set to take place on Friday, November 22nd in Alton. This festive event, hosted by Alton Main Street, promises to usher in the holiday spirit with a variety of activities starting at 6:00pm with the arrival of Santa Claus. Attendees can enjoy caroling, cookies, and hot cocoa, culminating in the lighting of the beautiful tree at 6:45pm by Mayor David Goins. Families are encouraged to take photos with Santa and other holiday characters, while carols
We noted earlier this week how Trump had unsurprisingly picked Brendan Carr to head the FCC. We also pointed out how Carr’s “policies” are utterly indistinguishable from the interests of unpopular telecom and media giants like Comcast and AT&T. He’s going to demolish whatever’s left of the FCC’s consumer protection standards and media consolidation limits, […]
While passing Amendment 3 safeguards abortion rights in Missouri for now, people are still worried about access to reproductive health care under Trump.
The list of possible buyers for a minority stake in the Buffalo Bills includes a St. Louisan who owns Florida beer distributors, private equity veterans, Silicon Valley power players and retired pro athletes.
The Missouri Department of Transportation is sharing its latest plans for major changes to Interstate 64 in St. Louis, including replacing or rehabbing bridges and changing traffic flow to make for a smoother commute.
The specific corridor of I-64 is between Kingshighway Boulevard and Jefferson Avenue. It’s a multimillion-dollar investment to also upgrade on- and off-ramps.
"We’ve got hospitals, universities, art institutions, schools, and lots of neighborhoods," said Jen Wade, a MoDOT spokesperson.
That…
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo - A fire destroyed a house in Barnhart early Wednesday morning. The fire occurred on the 1700 block of Dandridge Lane early Wednesday morning. According to FOX 2's Nissan Rogue Runner Brain Howe, there were no injuries in the fire. This is a developing story; FOX 2 will provide more information once [...]
ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - 45 firefighters were on the scene for a fire at a one-story warehouse in Cahokia Heights Tuesday night. The fire occurred around 11 p.m. Tuesday night on the 6300 block of Church Road. The fire was through the main roof. Firefighters say the building had plywood and tires, but they [...]
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