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	Ribbon Cutting Celebrates Jeni J’s 10th! July 2 2015 8:08 PM \| comments The River Bend Growth Association commemorated Jeni J’s 10th anniversary as a premier Bed & Breakfast destination in Grafton. Since 2005, Nancy and Mike Wilson have been growing their presence in in Grafton to what now includes Jeni J’s Unique Gifts and Clothing shop, the IceHouse Winery...

	Olive Oil Marketplace Discusses Their Three Years in the River Bend. June 30 2015 9:21 PM \| comments Tim and Julie Meeks look back on the beggining of their business and discuss the progress that Olive Oil Marketplace has made over the past three years since opening their doors in Alton. Find them online at http://www.oliveoilmarketplace.com ...

	Mass on the Mississippi 2015 June 29 2015 1:20 AM \| comments St. Peter & Paul Catholic Church held a mass on the Alton river front.

	Local Non-for-profits Hold Press Conference in Response to Drastic Cuts for Senior Aid Funding June 26 2015 3:03 PM \| comments Many of the proposed budget cuts made by the Illinois governor will directly affect many programs in our area and some of those programs may no longer be able to continue. Non-for-profit representatives from across the area gathered today to voice their opinion and urge representatives in springfield...

	RBGA Welcomes Investment Planners, Inc. to Godfrey with Ribbon Cutting June 25 2015 12:44 AM \| comments Kathy Weaver has been advising local clients on how to best hit their financial targets for two decades. Recently she joined Investment Planners, Inc., and opened an office with Investment Advisor Chris Hammann at 5512 Godfrey Road, Suite B. The River Bend Growth Association’s President Monica...

	Alton City Council Meeting 6-24-15 June 25 2015 12:38 AM \| comments Alton citizens gathered at city hall to voice thier opinions on several matters on the city council's docket. The main topics discussed were the zoning approval for Piasa Body Art and the funding for Alton Main Street.

	Grafton Council Meeting Open Discussion 6-23-15 June 23 2015 11:01 PM \| comments Though several ordinance suggestions were dismissed, the city council of Grafton allowed citizens to voice their opinions on the issues. Ordinances included liquor licensing limitations and not allowing live music to be performed outside of businesses.

	Explore the River Bend: Ted's Motorcycle World June 23 2015 10:10 PM \| comments In this edition of Explore the River Bend, we take a closer look at the local landmark, Ted's Motorcycle World. Bill, Melinda, and Kyle Stewart discuss Ted's history along with what they enjoy about motorcycles.

	Altonized Federal Credit Union's Customer Appreciation Day June 22 2015 4:05 PM \| comments Altonized Federal Credit Union held its annual customer appreciation day to thank its members and celebrate 75 years of business in Alton.

	2nd Annual Piasa Palisades Craft Beer Tasting June 22 2015 1:46 AM \| comments Local brewers and craft beer enthusiasts gathered at the Jacoby Art Center in Alton for the Sierra Club's 2nd Annual Craft Beer Tasting.