The belligerent behavior of Russia is rightly condemned around the world as a threat to the security of Europe and the United States.
Alton is experiencing an unusual campaign for mayor this year. Traditionally, Alton campaigns have been largely nonpartisan. This year someone with considerable political clout has persuaded politicians holding higher office to advocate for David Goins. Who has the political influence to int…
Brant Walker should be ashamed of his campaign’s dirty tactics, and his attempts to disparage David Goins. Mr. Goins is a respected public servant of the Alton community and our region, including an Alton police officer for 25 years, School Board member, and pastor of 19 years. During his ca…
On April 6, 2021, we are asking all Godfrey voters to vote for our dad, Kevin Botterbush, for Godfrey village clerk. As our dad, he has always encouraged us to do our very best and give back to our community. Kathleen is studying biomedical engineering and will start medical school in the fa…
The Children’s Organ Transplant Association was founded in April 1986 when residents of Bloomington, Ind., rallied around a toddler who needed a life-saving liver transplant. In less than eight weeks, the community raised $100,000 to place the boy on the organ waiting list. But he died befor…
I am proud to have been born and raised in the Riverbend, and Alton has always held a special place in my heart. Its history, architecture and natural beauty are indeed one of a kind — a national treasure. Like many historic cities, Alton is now at a crossroads. It faces challenges of declin…
I write today in support of Kevin Botterbush for Godfrey village clerk. His decades of public service to Godfrey and the Riverbend area make him the best choice for this position.
I’ve known Mike McCormick for more years than I’d like to admit. We briefly served together on the village of Godfrey Board of Trustees, and I consider him both a colleague and a friend. In all the years that I’ve known him, he’s been a trustworthy, dedicated individual.
Mark Stewart and I worked together as village trustees for four years. Mark was a mentor to me on the board and was very knowledgeable about the way the village was run. He always had the village and the residents in his heart and cares about them and their issues, way more than anyone could…
Ever since meeting through the Scout organization almost 40 years ago, Kevin Botterbush and I have been good friends. Not only has he become a loyal husband to Julie and father to his three children, he’s also grown to be a driven and respected business owner and contributing member of the G…
Our father, Eldon “Twirp” Williams, was a devoted public servant in Godfrey for most of his adult life. You know how deeply he cared about his community and how his life was taken two years ago. Because he’s not here – we are speaking for him.
As Madison County treasurer, my job to collect, invest, and distribute taxpayer dollars and provide outstanding customer service is pretty straightforward. In politics, amid all of the noise and chaos, it is harder to separate effective public servants from politicians looking to win their n…
Mark Stewart is the best choice for Godfrey Mayor.
The platform presented by Lewis and Clark Community College Board of Trustees candidates Jeff Ferguson and Jack Holmes offers no original ideas or specific strategies which would help the college emerge from today’s challenges positioned for long-term institutional success. Instead, it parro…
My husband and I have been homeowners residing in the same house in Alton for decades. I have followed Alton's problems and progress closely, in part because my husband Jim Dodd served for many years as an Alton alderman, and he has continued to serve as a Madison County Board member.
Over the past eight years, Alton has taken a clear turn for the worse on most critical measures affecting our daily lives: property values, quality of life, crime, job opportunities, and our future. A majority of City Council members rubber stamp (Mayor Brant) Walker's every move. They bear…
My name is Maxine Jackson Caldwell and I am the owner and operator of Maxine’s accredited licensed daycare in Alton, located at 739 Silver St. I have been in business for 32 years and have cared for hundreds of darling children.
Bethany has completed the educational and social requirements necessary to earn the designation of registered municipal clerk from the Municipal Clerks of Illinois and the certified municipal clerk from the International Institute of Municipal Clerks.
As the April 6 election fast approaches, I wanted to provide some insight to the job of the Mayor of Godfrey. I am uniquely qualified to address the issue as I am Mike McCormick’s wife, Linda. There has been much said about roads, parks and taxes and it is not my intent to discuss those items.
I have had the pleasure of knowing Kevin Botterbush and his family for more than 25 years. They are truly dedicated to public service and making Godfrey and the entire Riverbend community better.
As the full-time faculty of Lewis and Clark Community College, we want to express our support and excitement for the future of LCCC. While navigating the COVID-19 pandemic, LCCC sought a permanent replacement for the president of our beloved college. Dr. Ken Trzaska officially took the reins…
When it comes to geopolitical power, the winds have been shifting to Asia as of late.
Dwight Werts is a change agent and he deserves your vote. As a business leader in ourcommunity, he understands the role that our community college can and does play. LCCCis an important economic generator for our area. It offers 35 career programs that provide good-paying jobs. In this era o…
