Roxana
GOVERNMENT
Sewer collapse prompts road closure in Alton
Heads up Alton drivers: Contractors for Illinois American Water will have 9th St (between Alton & George St) closed to thru-traffic immediately, (Thursday, May 30th) due to a collapsed sewer. The road will be closed until the end of day or as soon as repairs are made.
East Alton looks to build more housing
The Village of East Alton Board of Trustees has made some moves that may lead to more affordable housing in the future. Mayor Darren Carlton tells The Big Z they recently approved the purchase of property on Lakeside and Cooper Avenues. Your browser does not support the audio element. Lakeside...
More stop signs going up in Alton
Pending council approval on June 12, there will be new stop signs in an Alton neighborhood. 3rd Ward Alderman Ray Strebel has brought a resolution to place stop signs on Henry Street at E. 15th Street. He tells The Big Z this is an intersection that has been on his...
Welcome to NewsBreak, an open platform where diverse perspectives converge. Most of our content comes from established publications and journalists, as well as from our extensive network of tens of thousands of creators who contribute to our platform. We empower individuals to share insightful viewpoints through short posts and comments. It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency: our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. We strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation. Join us in shaping the news narrative together.