WBGZ Radio 4/16/2021 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
The future of the Citizen s Bank Building in East Alton is not looking good for those that want to save the building. About five years ago, East Alton Mayor Joe Silkwood said on The Big Z there was a plan to demolish the building and turn it into green space, but he says the hope remains it can be repurposed.
A developer that had been in talks to buy the building about a year ago disappeared. Silkwood tells The Big Z time is running out, as the village has reached out to Congressman Mike Bost to see if any money for demolition is available through the recent stimulus package.
With a Loud Explosion, Smokestacks Come Down
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Mayors oppose criminal justice reform bill
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Nine Riverbend mayors have issued a joint statement opposing House Bill 3653, a criminal justice reform bill.
In the opinion of the mayors, if Gov. J.B. Pritzer signs the bill it will have a devasting effect on the ability of police departments to keep communities safe while enforcing the law equally and fairly for all.
Madison County law enforcement officials on Wednesday urged lawmakers not to approve the bill. Just before noon Wednesday the Illinois House voted 60-50 to approve the bill. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.