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 NASCAR To Open Cup Race In Chicago  WBGZ Radio | Aug 11, 2010 Gov. Pat Quinn says he's excited for the potential economic impact of NASCAR's Sprint Cup championship opening race at Chicagoland Motor Speedway. Track representative Jay Keller said he predicts next September's Chase 2011 race will add about $27 million in revenue and 500 jobs at the track. [Full Story] |
 Heat and Rain Helping Illinois Crops WBGZ Radio | Aug 11, 2010 While you’re sweating out the summer, Illinois farmers should be pleased. The latest Illinois crop report suggests that, anyway. In fact, crops are looking so good, Brad Schwab chief statistician for the USDA in Illinois says the harvest could begin later this month for some farmers.[Full Story] |
 Fewer Politicos In Parade WBGZ Radio | Aug 11, 2010 This year’s Twilight Parade will last about an hour and a half, now the Illinois State Fair is limiting the number of politician entries. The parade usually runs about three hours. But Jeff Squibb, spokesman for the Illinois Department of Agriculture, which runs the fair, says this change doesn’t target politicians. [Full Story] |
 NEW: Armed Robbery at Godfrey Tavern WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 The Madison County Sheriff's Department is investigating the report of an armed robbery at a Godfrey bar last night. Just after 7:30pm, two masked men carrying a handgun allegedly held up the bartender at the Scenic Lounge on Homer Adams Parkway. The business is in the former Manzy's location, next to Woody's Chicken.[Full Story] |
 Apartments Coming to Haunted Hotel WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 With the preliminary passage of a redevelopment agreement, the City of Alton may soon have a few dozen more residential units to offer in the downtown area. Banyon Ventures, which owns the Mineral Springs Mall on Broadway, hopes to redevelop its property into 20 to 25 residential units.[Full Story] |
 Piasa Creek Bridge Update WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 Work on the bridge that carries Illinois Route 3 over Piasa Creek is resuming, according to a field engineer with IDOT. The bridge work began about a year ago, but came to a halt last fall with the discovery of utility lines that needed to be relocated.[Full Story] |
 Traffic Stop Leads To Cocaine Bust WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 A Brooklyn, Illinois man is being held in the Madison County Jail after a traffic stop in Alton led to the alleged discovery of over 20 grams of crack cocaine. Police say 40-year-old Lewayne Jones of the 500 block of Adams in Brooklyn is charged with unlawful possession of a controlled substance following his arrest at about 1:20am Friday morning.[Full Story] |
 Mentoring Program Sees Success WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 If you think you have what it takes to mentor a young boy or girl, the Alton School District launched a program in January that needs people with those skills. The "Raise Your Hand" Mentoring Program is based on a four-year Safe Schools/Healthy Students Federal Grant to pair responsible and caring adults with students in need of someone to look up to. Organizers say they have had a successful kick-off and are hoping to reach more kids this school year.[Full Story] |
 Economic Group Hosting Funding Forum WBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 A collaboration that has the Macoupin County Board, local governments and private businesses all working together on achieving a common goal of seeing Macoupin County succeed in bringing more economic growth to the region is hosting a community funding forum. The Macoupin Economic Development Partnership will host the meeting on August 25 from 5:30-8pm at the Benld Civic Center, according to Community Development Specialist, Courtney Wood.[Full Story] |
 Police Reports For TuesdayWBGZ Radio | Aug 10, 2010 Alton Police were holding 24 year old Jamour Ballinger of the 800 block of Washington in Alton for no drivers license and operating an uninsured motor vehicle. 20 year old Tobias Wood of the 600 block of East 8th in Alton, held for domestic battery. 34 year old Roy Richardson of the 1300 block of Belle in Alton, for suspended-revoked drivers license. [Full Story] |
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