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Governor Pritzker announces $56 Million in available grant funding for Community Development Block Grant Programs

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Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of…

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F1 powerboats and riverfront thrills return to Alton

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The roar of engines and the rush of riverfront excitement return this summer as the IHRA Alton Midwest Nationals F1 Powerboat Championships powers back into Alton, Illinois for its third annual running, July 17–19, 2026, at Riverfront Park. Fans can once again experience the high-speed spectacle of the IHRA Formula 1 Powerboat Championship Series, presented…

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Calhoun Unit 40 hosts Art Show

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Calhoun Unit 40 hosted an art show Friday evening at Calhoun elementary/junior high. The walls in the hallway and the cafeteria was full of all grades kindergarten through eighth and the high school art classes project as well. Calhoun Art teacher Sarah Becker works very hard with each student to help them bring out the…

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GREENFIELD WELCOMES new police officer

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By Carmen Ensinger The City of Greenfield has a new full-time police officer. On April 27, Mayor Brock Meyer swore in Officer Terrance Lawson at Greenfield City Hall with Officer Lawson’s family in attendance.

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