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Free Hartford Event Promises History and Family Fun

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HARTFORD - The Lewis and Clark State Historic Site will host their annual Point of Departure Commemoration event this weekend, complete with artisans, cannons, a Thomas Jefferson impersonator, and plenty of free family fun. From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, and Sunday, May 11, 2025, community members can come to the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site at 1 Lewis and Clark Trail in Hartford to learn about the Lewis and Clark expedition and life on the American frontier. Artisans will be available with hands-on demonstrations and activities for families to enjoy. “We’re going to be here to commemorate one of the greatest historical events in the history of America,” said Mike Bortko with the Lewis and Clark State Historic Site. “This is your history. This is how people lived on the frontier 225 years ago.” Bortko collaborated with Ben Pollard to help organize the Point of Departure Commemoration, which is completely free to attend. They

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Alton Main Street Announces Façade Improvement Grant Program  

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ALTON - Alton Main Street is excited to launch another round of its Façade Improvement Grant Program. This initiative is designed to assist property and business owners in Downtown Alton with rehabilitating the facades of their buildings for the purpose of creating a positive visual impact, stimulating private investment, and complementing other community development efforts. Improvement projects that are eligible to receive the grant include, but are not limited to: storefronts, exterior painting, signage, awnings, accent lighting. A total of $5,000 is available to be awarded, and grants are required to have a 1:1 match. This program is being made possible by a generous sponsorship from Partner Engineering and Science, Inc.. The application deadline is Monday, June 9th. Interested property owners as well as tenants with owner’s permission are eligible for the program. In order to be eligible for the FIG Program, buildings must be located within the Alton Main Street

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Opening Day For The Alton Farmers' & Artisans Market Is Saturday, May 10, 2025

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ALTON – The 2025 season of the Alton Farmers' & Artisans' Market will begin on Saturday, May 10th (always Mother’s Day weekend) in the parking lot at the corner of Landmarks Blvd. & Henry Street in Downtown Alton, Illinois. The market will be in session, rain or shine, every Saturday morning from 8:00 a.m. until Noon through Oct 18th. Shoppers will find a wide selection of locally-grown seasonal fruit and vegetables including heirloom varieties and organically grown crops, along with grass-fed beef, pasture-raised poultry, farm fresh eggs, local honey, hot and iced coffee, fresh bread and other baked goods, as well as ready to eat breakfast and lunch items. In addition, breakfast items, fresh cut flowers, potted plants, and a large assortment of hand-crafted artwork such as pottery, stained glass, soap, candles, and woodworking items will be sold. Special activities have been scheduled every week. Opening day will feature a make & take project: DIY letterpress Mothers'

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Budzinski Statement on Appointment of David P. Steiner as Postmaster General 

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SPRINGFIELD — Today, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) released the following statement on the selection of David P. Steiner as the new United States Postmaster General. The Postmaster General is the chief executive officer of the United States Postal Service and is responsible for managing and directing the day-to-day operations of the agency. “I’ve long fought to strengthen and improve the United States Postal Service for my constituents and have been outspoken against efforts to privatize the Postal Service. Now, we have a new Postmaster General who comes directly from one of the Postal Service’s chief competitors and has a record of opposing the right of workers to join a union. This raises real concerns about the direction Mr. Steiner may take the Postal Service, where over 91% of the workforce is unionized. “Let me be clear: keeping the Postal Service as a public good and defending the rights of postal employees are non-negotiable.

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The secret life of a banker | Arch City Report Podcast

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Listen to this week's Arch City Report Podcast as we talk about a reporter's discovery of the secret life a banker whom the feds have charged with stealing from his employer. Also, we dig into a dispute between a huge homebuilder and one of its key contractors. And we talk about an event where area officials defined "advanced manufacturing," and its future in the community. The stories discussed this week are: Police reports: Indicted banker tapped friends for big loans, paid waitress $200 a day…

KISS debuts new fan-curated playlist

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KISS has shared another fan-curated playlist, this time created by music journalist Allison Hagendorf.The playlist, titled "My Kiss," features 40 tracks, including "Love Gun," "Black Diamond," "Detroit Rock City," "God…

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