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JERSEYVILLE A 20 acre solar farm is set to be built along State Highway 16 near Jerseyville.Jerseyville City Council members unanimously approved a series

Two Alton men face felony fleeing charges in Madison County separate cases involving Madison Police and Pontoon Beach Police.

ALTON – Alton has officially expanded the area non-union city employees and applicants can reside in.City Council members voted 5-2 to approve a resolution passed earlier this week by the Committee of the Whole to amend a section of the Alton City Code regarding residency requirements for non-union city employees. At both meetings, Alderman Chris Bohn and Alderwoman Patty Ford cast the two votes against the item.Currently, non-union city employees are required to reside within the boundaries of Alton School District #11. The newly approved change will allow non-union city employees to live within 25 miles of the building they report to, including City Hall, the Public Works building, the Police and Fire Department buildings, and more.Alton Mayor David Goins has made multiple attempts to widen the city’s residency requirements in an effort to expand the pool of qualified applicants for certain city positions.Committee members previously voted 4-3 on May 11, 2026 to postpone a similar resolution to 2029 which would have allowed the city’s non-union employees to reside within the same six-county region as union employees. This would have included the Illinois counties of Madison, Jersey, Macoupin, and St. Clair, as well as St. Louis and St. Charles counties in Missouri. Suggest a correction Prefer RiverBender on Google Copyright 2026 Riverbender. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. 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ALTON – Alton will offer grants of up to $1,000 each to eligible event organizers under a newly approved grant program to support festivals and more across the city.

JERSEYVILLE – Jerseyville City Council members approved various items at their June 9, 2026 meeting, from a new Library Board appointee to a grant for a relocating business and more.Shannon Maag Appointed To Library BoardThe council unanimously approved the appointment of Shannon Maag to the Jerseyville Public Library Board of Trustees. Maag will fill the unexpired term of Steve LeBlanc, with her term to expire on June 30, 2028.Mayor Kevin Stork explained that since LeBlanc is now a Jersey County resident instead of a Jerseyville city resident, he is no longer eligible to serve on the library board. Stork thanked LeBlanc for his service and expressed confidence Maag will “do a good job” in her new role on the board.Grant Approved For Future Restorative Solutions Counseling LocationCouncil members also approved an environmental remediation grant application for asbestos removal at 108 South State St.Property owner Nate Blasa said the building will be the future permanent home of Restorative Solutions Counseling, which had previously rented other locations around town. Future plans for the property include renovating the second-story apartments and uncovering the upper windows, with further facade work likely.Council OKs Removal Of “Top Three” Derelict StructuresA bid to remove three vacant residential structures deemed “unsafe” was also approved unanimously.The $50,417 bid was awarded to Bunker Hill-based GreenTrac, LLC for removal of the following structures: 501 W. Pine St., 201 Morean St., and 407 Linden St.Building & Zoning Director Derek Russell said these represent the city’s top three structures in the “worst” condition. He said property owners have been properly notified, but noted the process has taken a while.Stork said the city has budgeted $100,000 for the removal of unsafe vacant structures in 2026, which leaves $49,583 for the city to pursue other structure removals this year. Suggest a correction Prefer RiverBender on Google Copyright 2026 Riverbender. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Suggest a correction × Your name Your email What needs corrected? 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GRANITE CITY – A Granite City man who allegedly tried fleeing police and two other local residents accused of possessing a stolen car face felony charges in Madison County.

Edwardsville and Glen Carbon police charge two men from Black Jack and East St. Louis with illegal weapons possession and related cannabis, resisting charges.

GLEN CARBON – A shared use path connecting Glen Carbon residents to the Edwardsville High School campus and beyond is moving ahead with village approval.

Glen Carbon approves FGM Architects agreements for a $2.1 million police station renovation, moving the Glen Carbon Police Department project toward bidding.

Missouri man James K. Nelson charged in Alton, Illinois, with child solicitation, grooming and traveling to meet a minor after Walgreens sting.