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Alton City Hall Exhibit Highlights Local Underground Railroad History

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ALTON - The Hayner Genealogy and Local History Library invites you to an opening reception for “Journey to Freedom: Illinois’ Underground Railroad,” a special exhibit at Alton City Hall. From 6–7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2026, community members can stop by Alton City Hall to see the new historical exhibit, chat with curators, and learn more about the Underground Railroad in Illinois and the Riverbend area. Lacy McDonald, manager of Hayner’s Genealogy and Loca

Madison County Enters Final Stretch Of $52 Million ARPA Investment

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EDWARDSVILLE — With a federal spending deadline approaching, Madison County is moving toward completion of infrastructure and other projects funded through more than $52 million in American Rescue Plan Act resources allocated to benefit taxpayers across the county. County Board Chairman Chris Slusser said county leaders focused on putting the one-time funding toward long-term needs while saving local taxpayers millions in costs. “We had an opportunity to make major infrastructure

Edwardsville Elementary School Staff Member Goes Above and Beyond to Redesign Library

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EDWARDSVILLE - An Edwardsville Community Unit School District #7 monitor is going above and beyond to support students by redesigning an elementary school library. Brittany Green is a monitor and the Parent-Teacher Organization president at Midway Elementary School. Her passion for the school district and the students pushed her to refresh the library at Midway. By going through the books, ordering new materials, and adding a few special touches, Green has revitalized the library into a great

Vacant Building Initiative Fund

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Vacant Building Initiative Fund NOFA utilizes new funding made possible following voter approval of Proposition V (Ordinance 71990).
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