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The Unassuming Bar In Illinois That People Will Happily Drive Hours To Reach
There’s a yellow brick building on a corner in Alton, Illinois that doesn’t care about your expectations, and that’s precisely why Fast Eddie’s Bon Air is worth every mile of the drive. The outside tells you everything you need to know before you even touch the...
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Alton City Council Meeting: Data Center Concerns, City Business and Public Comment
At the November 12, 2026, Alton City Council meeting, residents spoke at length about the proposed Terawatt data center, raising concerns about noise, energy and water use, environmental effects, public transparency and the project’s potential impact on the community. Other speakers urged the city to consider alternative uses for the former steel mill site, asked about conditions at 845 Danforth Street, and called for progress in negotiations with Teamsters Local 525. Council discussion included a proposal to introduce a temporary data-center moratorium; it was referred to the Committee of the Whole, not adopted at this meeting.
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Holly Marcum on Estate Planning, Legal Services and Community Work in the Riverbend
On Our Daily Show, attorney Holly Marcum of Keith Short and Associates in Alton discusses her work in estate planning, probate and guardianship, as well as workers’ compensation cases in Illinois and Missouri. She explains why estate plans should reflect a person’s family circumstances and wishes, and why planning can matter for younger adults with children as well as older people. The conversation also covers what clients can bring to an initial estate-planning discussion and how a will, trust or other document may fit their needs.