Lawmakers approve criminal justice reform bill
‘This bill cannot become law,’ say Madison County police
Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com
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Rep. Justin Slaughter, D-Chicago, is swarmed after the criminal justice reform bill passes the Illinois House during the lame-duck session for the Illinois House of Representatives on Wednesday morning at the Bank of Springfield Center. Show MoreShow Less
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SPRINGFIELD A criminal justice reform bill opposed by Madison County law enforcement officials was approved Wednesday by the Illinois House of Representatives.
Just before noon, the House voted 60-50 to approve House Bill 3563, formerly known as House Bill 163. The passage came about seven hours after the Illinois Senate, at around 4 a.m. Wednesday, approved the bill 32-23.
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.
Crowe, Anderson set food drive
Dec. 22, 2020
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WOOD RIVER State Sen. Rachelle Crowe, D-Glen Carbon, and Wood River City Councilman Mike Anderson are partnering to host a food drive to replenish the food banks in Wood River.
“Although the holidays are some of the most joyful times of the year, many families are struggling,” Crowe said. “While there are many ways to help our friends and neighbors through the pandemic, I strongly encourage anyone able to donate to this food drive.”
Nonperishable food items will be accepted starting Jan. 1, 2021 in donation boxes at Sen. Crowe’s office, 111 N. Wood River Ave., Suite A, and Russell’s Corner Café, 84 E. Ferguson Ave., Wood River.
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