Metro East Area News Briefs
— July 18, 2018Railroads greenlight Merchants Bridge replacement The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) has announced a $172 million construction contract for the rebuilding of its…
Railroads greenlight Merchants Bridge replacement The Terminal Railroad Association of St. Louis (TRRA) has announced a $172 million construction contract for the rebuilding of its…
JULY 19 Alton Muny Band Concert Thursday, 8-9 p.m. Riverview Park, Riverview Drive Free Children’s Concert will feature JoJo the Clown, Linda Fergurson. For more information,…
JULY 12 Town Hall Meeting for People with Disabilities Thursday, 2-4 p.m. IMPACT, Inc., 2735 E. Broadway, Alton Free People are invited to the meeting to tell affected agencies what…
JULY 5 Band Concert in Riverview Park Thursday, 8 p.m. Riverview Drive at Bluff Street Free The band’s program is titled “Euphonic Summer.” For more information, call…
JUNE 28 YWCA Mothers’ Grief Support Group Meets Thursday, 6 p.m. Alton YWCA, 304 E. Third St. Free Mothers who have lost children come together to share experiences and solutions….
Lifestyle, behavioral problems top health concerns It’s unanimous: obesity, mental health and substance abuse are the top health concerns across a wide swath of Metro East, according…
McCann promises viable third-party bid for governor Illinois State Sen. William “Sam” McCann of Plainview has filed petitions to run as a third-party candidate for governor on the…
Madison will call for public vote on ‘gun sanctuary’ Madison County voters will be asked if their county should be declared a “gun sanctuary,” during the Nov. 6 general election…