EDWARDSVILLE - The Edwardsville City Council approved the construction of a new pavilion at Leon Corlew Park at Tuesday night's meeting.

The construction will be made possibly by a $50,000 donation from a local family as well as funds from the Park Enhancement Program Grant, that was awarded by the Madison County Community Development.

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"There will be no out-of-pocket expense," Art Risavy, Chair of the Administrative and Community Service Committee said. "We will also have reduced engineering and architectural fees by using IMPACT Strategies."

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With crews ready to start on the concrete, construction could start as early as today.

City Council also approved the YMCA's Spooktacular 5k and two mile run/walk and the Project Restore Howl-O-Ween Dog Costume Contest both set for Saturday, October 21.

The American Legion's Veteran's Day Parade and the Edwardsville Wrestling Club 5k and one mile run/walk were both approved for Saturday, November 11.

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