The change in Chicago politics is being driven by generational, ideological and demographic shifts, with federal law enforcement and organized labor providing major assists.
The change in Chicago politics is being driven by generational, ideological and demographic shifts, with federal law enforcement and organized labor providing major assists.
Alton aldermen to discuss Riverfront Park work
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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ALTON Aldermen meeting as a committee of the whole on Monday are set to discuss repairs to Riverfront Park.
The committee will vote on authorizing the city’s Project Engineers Sheppard, Morgan & Schwaab, Inc. to prepare and advertise for bids on the work and repairs at Riverfront Park.
Alton Public Work Director Bob Barnhart said the project will be done with Federal Emergency Management Agency financial assistance the city received due to the 2019 flood. The amount of $332,795.57 was deemed eligible by FEMA, with the city receiving $249,596.68 for repair specific to Riverfront Park.
Saturday event features Alton city candidates
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ALTON A candidates rally is planned noon to 1 p.m. Saturday across from Ardent Mills.
The event is organized by Lee Barham, a leader in the Madison County Democratic Party. Barham said he’s neutral in the April 6 elections but wants the best candidates to win.
Mayoral candidate David Goins has confirmed his participation, as have Rosetta Brown, 4th Ward Alderman candidate, and Steven Kimbrough Sr., city clerk candidate. Barham said candidates will give brief messages at a podium and take questions.
“After the election, we have got to come together to get it together for whoever the mayor is going to be,” he said. “We need to rally around our city officials to be able to move forward and it’s going to take all of us.”
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Partly cloudy skies in the morning will give way to cloudy skies during the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 79F. Winds S at 10 to 15 mph.
Sunset: 07:11:45 PM
Dew Point: 50°