Alton, Worden receive grants for blighted homes
Dylan Suttles, dyaln.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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A trackhoe tears into the house at 1022 Tremont in Alton in April. The city has received $161,000 to address blighted properties. Worden also has received $123,400 for similar purposes.
ALTON The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) has announced Alton and Worden among 68 recipients of Strong Communities Program (SCP) grants.
Alton will receive $161,000 and Worden will receive $123,400.
Alton Mayor Brant Walker said the city will use the funds used to reimburse money spent on the demolition of blighted properties.
“At this point, that is the main goal but it might also be used for other projects in the future,” Walker said.
Netflix makes Alton merry and bright
Dylan Suttles, dylan.suttles@thetelegraph.com
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Downtown Alton is decorated for the holidays with the help of “Here for the Holidays” sponsored by Netflix. The lights were turned on Sunday. Show MoreShow Less
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Alton’s 3rd Street shines with holiday lights provided by Netflix as part of its “Here for the Holidays” program. Alton was one of six communities selected by Netflix for the holiday lighting. Show MoreShow Less
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More photos of Alton’s “Here for the Holidays” seasonal lighting provided by Netflix. Show MoreShow Less
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More photos of Alton’s “Here for the Holidays” seasonal lighting provided by Netflix. Show MoreShow Less
WBGZ Radio 12/14/2020 |
By Doug Jenkins - WBGZ Radio
Alton Mayor Brant Walker has officially announced his bid for re-election. Mayor Walker is seeking a third term in office, having originally won the seat as a write-in candidate in the 2013 election.
He tells The Big Z much has been accomplished during his tenure, and there’s still more to do.
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Walker says there will be time to campaign later, but he is currently laser focused on combatting the COVID-19 pandemic. Former Alton Police Officer, and local pastor, David Goins is the only other candidate for the office to officially announce. The deadline to file nominating petitions is next Monday, December 21.