Grafton News

Closed for seven months, the Grafton Ferry will be back in business just in time to bring tourists to town for the Fourth of July weekend.

People celebrating the Fourth of July weekend with a drive on the Great River Road may rest assured that the ongoing resurfacing job on the popular scenic route won't spoil their enjoyment.

Joining Madison and Jersey counties in Illinois is a 20 miles stretch of paved pathway named the Sam M. Vadalabene Trail.

Or perhaps we should say boats: They're on the horizon in both Alton and Grafton this weekend.

More than 130 people attended a hearing Monday at Pere Marquette State Park Lodge regarding the proposed closure of the youth center.

Lynne Ann Brown and Edward Earl Morris are residing in Dow following their wedding May 9, 2009, at the Holiday Inn in Alton.

U.S. Rep. John Shimkus, R-Collinsville, returned to the Illinois American Water Treatment Plant of Alton for the first time since the Flood of 1993 destroyed the original faculty.

A Grafton man faces charges of DUI and possession of cannabis following a one-car crash on Illinois Route 3 last week.

Interim Police Chief Kevin Schmieder remains a full-time patrolman in addition to his administrative appointment by city officials.

Former Grafton police chief Rob Hedger has landed a deputy position with the Calhoun County Sheriff's Department on the heels of the sudden resignation of its chief deputy.

City officials are getting closer to approving a 2009-2010 fiscal budget. Finance and Budget Committee Chairman Bob Smith reported the committee's recommendations to the City Council for their consideration based on a pair of two-hour committee meetings during the last week.

The dawn of refined retail rose in this tourist town with the opening of Dawn of Creation, a boutique-style art shop.

Darrell and Esther Kanallakan of Rosedale are celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary Friday, June 12.

The new mayors of five municipal governments gathered Tuesday to lay down a unique pledge of regional cooperation.

Grafton Friday, June 12, 2009 Pere Marquette Lodge and Conference Center 13653 Lodge Boulevard 1:00 a ' 5:30 p.m. 4.0 MCLE credit hours, including 1.0 approved PMCLE credit hour Program Coordinator/Moderator: Amy A. Breyer , The Law Offices of Amy A. Breyer, LLC, Chicago Learn about the growing field of animal law at our Law Ed program held at the ...

Shirley Rulo, 66, will miss cooking her special homemade treats for Grafton Elementary students after she retires at the end of this school year.

The region's first water park returns for its 20th season on Saturday, and operators are hoping for a little less water than last year.

Mayor Tom Thompson has named Officer Kevin Schmieder as interim chief as part of reorganizing the Grafton Police Department.

Four people were injured during the holiday weekend after a motorcycle crashed into an oncoming car on Illinois Route 3. Mike T. Tabaka, 45, and Kelly J. Tabaka, 39, both of Litchfield, received serious injuries after the 2006 Harley-Davidson motorcycle they were on crashed into a 1996 Mercury at 1:49 p.m. Sunday about 78 feet west of Burton Lane, ...

The Illinois River remains closed to recreational boaters for the weekend, but that's not keeping boat lovers away from the water.