The Taste of Downtown is an annual event held by Alton Main Street with the help of local sponsors and vendors. Located in the music hall at Argosy Casino, the event features culinary creations from local businesses in an effort to bring both businesses and the community together.
The Lincoln Douglas Square in Alton once again filled with people to celebrate the city's annual tree lighting ceremony. Carolers performed while children had the opportunity to visit Mr. and Mrs. Claus. The Salvation Army was on hand to give out cookies and hot chocolate. The tree lighting also marks...
Formerly in the lobby of the Alton Telegraph, one of the few surviving printing presses of Elijah P. Lovejoy has found its new home in the Hayner Library. The dedication ceremony remembered not only Elijah P. Lovejoy, but also the causes he championed.
Pride, Inc. held its sixth annual celebrity roast at the Lewis & Clark Community College Campus in Godfrey. Dwight Werts, owner of Werts Welding & Tank Service, was roasted with the help of business associates, friends, and family. Jokes were had and laughs were made as Werts' friends reminisced about...
Ghouls and goblins from across the river bend packed into Trust Family Auto Sales for the first ever Godfrey/Alton Community Trunk or Treat Halloween Festival. All proceeds were donated to the RiverBender.com Community Center.
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