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Godfrey Sewer Rates Rising4 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 Godfrey's Sewer rates will soon be going up. The Village board gave first reading last night to an ordinance that will increase the rates beginning later this year to help get the billing closer to a number that will offset the cost, according to Trustee and Sewer Committee Chairman Jeff Weber.[Full Story]
Congressmen On Obama Infrastructure Plan16 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 President Obama has unveiled a 50-billion-dollar plan for rebuilding and modernizing America's roads, rails and runways, and that has one local congressmen talking. Speaking to an enthusiastic crowd at Milwaukee's annual Laborfest, Obama told the crowd the new infrastructure program would be paid for in full without adding to the deficit.[Full Story]
Good Neighbor Day Revived2 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 "Good Neighbor Day" is coming up soon, and a number of businesses in North Alton and Godfrey are expected to take part this year. It's a little different this year, with long-time sponsor of the program Van McConahey now retired. Season's Garden Center on Delmar Avenue has stepped in to keep the celebration alive.[Full Story]
Council Committee Approves E-Mail Rule WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 The Alton City Council is expected to approve a new policy regarding the use of municipal e-mail accounts and how long to keep those messages. The committee voted 6-0 to approve the new rule that would require all city employees to save any e-mail on a city account that dealt with city business. [Full Story]
Marquette Fall Musical Announced WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 Students at Alton's Marquette Catholic High School will be auditioning soon for the fall musical, Nifty 50's. This is unusual in that the fall theater offering usually is not a musical, but Director Sue Mueller thinks one of the more challenging and fun aspects of the adventure will be to bring the 50's back to life through today's teens.[Full Story]
Boeing To Cut Staff WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 An announcement by Boeing precedes a reduction in its military aircraft division. The reduction from six divisions to four is intended to transform the company from a "product-based business" to one focused on capabilities, according to a company official. Boeing will cut just under 20 executive positions in its military aircraft business, and reportedly anticipates more across all levels of the corporation in the months to come.[Full Story]
New Catholic High School on Hold1 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 Plans for a second Catholic high school in Madison County are apparently on hold according to the new Bishop of the Springfield Diocese. Thomas Paprocki was in the area for his first official visit yesterday and mentioned the Father McGivney Catholic High School planned for Glen Carbon will not open in the fall of next year as planned, due mainly to lack of funding.[Full Story]
Police Reports for Wednesday WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 The Madison County Sheriff's Department reports the arrest 29 year old Natasha Rogers of the 4000 block of Oakmont in Pontoon Beach, for felony retail theft. Police say she and a juvenile shoplifted from the Dollar General Store at Monticello Plaza in Godfrey on Saturday. The juvenile is being charged through the juvenile court system. Police say Rogers is facing a felony due to a 2009 conviction for the same crime.[Full Story]
Brady Endorsed By Police Union2 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 In the race for governor, the police union endorsement goes to Republican Bill Brady. Though Brady, a state senator from Bloomington, has promised to ask all state agencies to cut their budgets by 10 percent, and has said he supports not giving pensions to newly hired state workers, the Fraternal Order of Police supports Brady because he promised them a seat at the table as decisions are being made, says President Ted Street.[Full Story]
Mayor Daley Not Running For Re-Election 3 comments WBGZ Radio | Sep 8, 2010 Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has announced he will not seek another term in office. He called his decision "personal," and declined to give any more specifics. The 68-year-old has been mayor since 1989 after previously serving as Cook County State's Attorney and an Illinois State Senator. [Full Story]
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