Godfrey Mayor Adds 0.25% To Sales Tax Hike In Latest Tie-Breaking Vote
Godfrey raises sales tax to 7.85% after Mayor Mike McCormick breaks another tie, replacing a proposed grocery tax amid Illinois budget changes.
Jun 20, 2026Open source
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Godfrey, Illinois. Counties or equivalents associated with this area: Madison. Associated ZIP codes: 62035.
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Godfrey plant lover grows Green Thumb Nursery business from home
Green Thumb Nursery owner Tom Shirrell sells native plants from his home in Godfrey, building a local business.
May 11, 2026Open source
2016 Dodge Durango Citadel Sport Utility 4D
2016 Dodge Durango Citadel Sport Utility 4D Black, HEMI 5.7L V8 360hp 390ft. lbs., Automatic 8-Speed, 154,547 miles, Trust Family Auto Sales 3044 Godfrey Rd...
May 8, 2026Open source
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara (JK) Sport Utility 4D
2018 Jeep Wrangler JK Unlimited Sahara (JK) Sport Utility 4D Black, 3.6L V6 285hp 260ft. lbs., Automatic 5-Speed, 101,935 miles, Trust Family Auto Sales 3044...
May 8, 2026Open source
Godfrey's Big Truck Day Invites Kids to Explore Vehicles
Godfrey's Big Truck Day at Glazebrook Park lets kids explore ambulances, fire trucks, and more, supported by local groups like Ameren Illinois and OSF St. An...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Archibeque, Snyder represent Post 642 AUX on 17U Missouri Legion All-Star Team
Sedalia Post 642 AUX’s Trevor Archibeque and Ethan Snyder competed in the 17U Missouri vs Illinois Border War All-Star Game on Monday, Aug. 3, at Gordon Mo...
Aug 5, 2026Open source
Alton Police Warn Retailers on New Hemp Age Law
Alton Police warn retailers on Illinois’ new hemp age law, banning intoxicating products like Delta-8 and HHC sales to anyone under 21.
Jul 4, 2026Open source
Alton brings community together for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth events
Hundreds gathered in Alton for one of Illinois’ longest-running Juneteenth celebrations, marking 35 years of community remembrance.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Alton man charged with stealing Ameren power meter
A 60-year-old Alton man faces a felony theft charge after police said he took an Ameren Illinois electric power meter.
Jun 15, 2026Open source
Alton Police Charge Missouri Man With Child Solicitation, Grooming
Missouri man James K. Nelson charged in Alton, Illinois, with child solicitation, grooming and traveling to meet a minor after Walgreens sting.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
Teen Who Fired Shot Toward Bus Convicted, Sentenced To Prison
Alton man Daniel Coalan gets 10 years for shooting toward a school bus; co-defendant Jayvon Walton awaits trial in Madison County, Illinois.
Jun 14, 2026Open source
American Oddities Museum to host haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton
American Oddities Museum will host a haunted pub crawl in Downtown Alton on May 8, with Troy Taylor leading haunted history tales.
May 6, 2026Open source
Illinois Accountability Commission Finds No Justification for Shooting of Marimar Martinez by Federal Agent
An Illinois commission created to document alleged abuses committed by federal immigration agents has determined a Border Patrol agent had no justification w...
May 2, 2026Open source
Armed Robbery Reported of a Brinks Truck
Alton police investigate armed robbery of a Brinks truck outside Red Lobster on Homer Adams Parkway, with FBI and Illinois State Police assisting.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Play It Again Sports Boys Roundup - May 8-9, 2026
Highlights from May 8-9 Illinois high school baseball games including Father McGivney, Triad, Calhoun, and Alton
May 12, 2026Open source
Annual "Ballin' With a Cop" Highlights Alton Police-Youth Relations
Alton Police and youth connect through basketball at the annual
May 12, 2026Open source
Alton High School Class of 1958 Reunion
Members of the Alton High School Class of 1958 are invited to attend their upcoming class reunion on May 16, 2026, at The Loading Dock in Grafton. Th
May 11, 2026Open source
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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Region: Southern Illinois
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How overweight is Illinois compared to the rest of the US?
A new study set out to find which states were struggling with their weight a bit more than others.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
What's next for JB Pritzker after winning Illinois governor's election?
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker cruised to reelection in Tuesday’s midterm elections, but could his aspirations soon direct him toward another office?
Nov 5, 2026Open source
Gov. Pritzker thanks supporters after win, but is not ready to discuss 2028 Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke...
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker spoke to reporters Wednesday morning, a day after winning another four years in Springfield.
Nov 5, 2026Open source
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