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Ardent Mills Employee Raises Safety Concerns Over Dangerous Highway Crossing An employee of Ardent Mills in Alton, Illinois, has raised concerns about the safety of employees crossing Illinois Route 100, a busy highway separating the mill from its employee parking lot. The crosswalk at State Street is meant to assist with crossing, but according to … Read more

Proposed Great Rivers National Park in Grafton Sparks Community Discussion Nearly a year ago, representatives from AltonWorks proposed the creation of the Great Rivers National Park. The goal of this ambitious project is to transform Alton, Illinois, and the surrounding areas, with a focus on highlighting the Mississippi River. The proposal aims to turn the … Read more