City of Alton, Illinois

City of Alton, Illinois The City of Alton has an established a social media site for use by the City of Alton to distribute information to the community in a timely fashion.

It is not a public forum. All postings are not public records under the Local Records Act, 50 ILCS 205 Welcome to the Official page of the City of Alton Illinois!! Located 25 miles north of St. Louis, Missouri, Alton is full of history, recreational opportunities, and business prospects. Founded in 1837, Alton was the site of the final debate between Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas. R

obert Wadlow, the world’s tallest man, was born and raised in Alton. Legendary jazz musician Miles Davis was born in Alton. Alton is also considered one of the most haunted cities in America. Alton is home to the Jacoby Arts Center, the Alton Little Theater, the Alton’s Children’s Theater, three historic districts, the Alton Museum of History and Art, the Elijah P. Lovejoy Monument, the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine, the Alton Marina, the Alton Amphitheater, the National Great Rivers Research and Education Center, the Melvin Price Locks and Dam, the Meeting of the Great Rivers Scenic Byway, and a variety of other educational and recreational institutions. Alton is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. Alton’s 28,000 residents benefit from a cost of living below the national average and the protection of the Alton Police and Fire Departments. The Alton School District and several private and parochial schools provide a wonderful education to our children. Lewis and Clark Community College, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, and the many colleges and universities in St. Louis make higher education accessible to residents of Alton. Large employers include the Alton School District, Alton Memorial Hospital, Alton Steel, Inc., American Water Company, Argosy Casino, Global Brass and Copper, Inc., Millers First Insurance Company, Olin Corporation, Riverbend Head Start & Community Services, and Saint Anthony’s Health Center. A variety of locally owned small businesses are also located in Alton. Please explore our website and learn more about our City. Meeting minutes and agendas, registration forms, business license information, information about our parks, and a host of other information can be found on our website. Our website is constantly updated, so please visit frequently. NOTE:

The City of Alton has an established a social media site for use by the City of Alton to distribute information to the community in a timely fashion.

06/01/2026

UPDATE – ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!



LOCATION OF RESTRICTION:

CENTRAL AVE

CROSS STREET / ADDRESS / INTERSECTION:

From: Union St

To: Elliott St

DURATION OF CLOSURE:

(Tuesday) June 2nd, 2026 – (THE FOLLOWING Friday) June 12th, 2026

PURPOSE OF CLOSURE:

Street Department (City of Alton) – Street Repair (resurfacing / milling)



The City of Alton (Street Department) will have Central Ave closed to thru-traffic (from Union St to Elliott St) for milling beginning Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – (THE FOLLOWING Friday) June 12, 2026 (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. each day) (weather permitting). The road will re-open as soon as work is complete.



Flaggers will be present; on-site to direct traffic. Residents will have access to their homes and business will remain open. Thru-traffic is encouraged to avoid this area whenever possible and use alternate routes. Detour signs will be in place and signs posted prior to traffic pattern changes on side streets.



As always, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these restrictions/closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.



Please be patient and use caution!! DO NOT attempt to move or drive around the traffic control barricades; violators may be cited and prosecuted. Everyone involved with the construction of this important project thanks you for your continued cooperation. Thank you!

06/01/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!

LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: MADISON AVE

CROSS STREET / ADDRESS / INTERSECTION:

From: Belle St

To: Gesche St

DURATION OF CLOSURE: (Tuesday) June 2nd, 2026 – (Monday) June 8th, 2026

PURPOSE OF CLOSURE: Burns & Gillihan (contractors for City of Alton) – Street Repair

Contractors for The City of Alton (Street Department) will have Madison Ave closed to thru-traffic (from Belle St to Gesche St) for Street Repair beginning: Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (8:00 a.m.) (weather permitting). The road will re-open as soon as work is complete. Work is expected to last six (6) days thru Monday, June 8th, 2026.

Detour signs will be in place and signs posted prior to traffic pattern changes on side streets.

As always, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these restrictions/closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.

Please be patient and use caution!! DO NOT attempt to move or drive around the traffic control barricades; violators may be cited and prosecuted. Everyone involved with the construction of this important project thanks you for your continued cooperation. Thank you!

05/29/2026

The Alton Police Department has received several concerns and complaints from neighbors and Park Commissioners regarding activity occurring in City parks. In response, officers will be increasing enforcement of specific City ordinances to help keep our parks safe, clean, and enjoyable for everyone.

The following ordinances will be strictly enforced:

• Dumping or leaving trash, garbage, ashes, or refuse in parks outside of designated receptacles. (6-7-1F)

• Gambling or the use of gambling devices in parks and recreation areas. (6-7-1L)

• Being present in parks after hours. Parks are open from sunrise to sunset unless a City-sponsored activity is taking place. (6-7-1T)

• Dogs are prohibited in Hellrung Park and James H. Killion Park at Salu unless the animal is a trained service dog assisting a person with a disability. (6-7-1BB)

We encourage everyone to enjoy our parks responsibly and respectfully. These ordinances are in place to protect the quality of life for residents and visitors and to ensure our parks remain welcoming spaces for families and the community.

Thank you for your cooperation.

City of Alton, Illinois
Alton Parks and Recreation

05/26/2026

🌟 2026 Republic Services Holiday Pickup Schedule 🌟
Planning ahead for trash & recycling pickup? Here’s the official holiday schedule for 2026 so you know exactly when your route will be collected.

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY – Monday, May 25, 2026
All routes move one day later this week:

Mon → Tue (May 26)

Tue → Wed (May 27)

Wed → Thu (May 28)

Thu → Fri (May 29)

Fri → Sat (May 30)

🎆 INDEPENDENCE DAY – Saturday, July 4, 2026
No changes to any routes

👷‍♂️ LABOR DAY – Monday, Sept 7, 2026
All routes move one day later:

Mon → Tue (Sept 8)

Tue → Wed (Sept 9)

Wed → Thu (Sept 10)

Thu → Fri (Sept 11)

Fri → Sat (Sept 12)

🦃 THANKSGIVING – Thursday, Nov 26, 2026
Thurs routes → Fri, Nov 27

Fri routes → Sat, Nov 28
(Mon–Wed not affected)

🎄 CHRISTMAS DAY – Friday, Dec 25, 2026
Fri routes → Sat, Dec 26
(Mon–Thu not affected)

🎉 NEW YEAR’S DAY – Friday, Jan 1, 2027
Fri routes → Sat, Jan 2
(Mon–Thu not affected)

05/21/2026

TRAFFIC ALERT – FOSTERBURG RD

(Alton, IL | May 21, 2026) C. E. Mahoney will begin resurfacing Fosterburg Road on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. As a result, Fosterburg Rd will be impacted @ IL-255, Tuesday, May 26, 2026 through Friday, June 5, 2026 between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (weather permitting). Work is expected to last two weeks.

LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: FOSTERBURG RD

CROSS STREET / ADDRESS / INTERSECTION: @: IL-255

DURATION OF CLOSURE: (Tuesday) May 26th, 2026 – (Friday) June 5th, 2026

PURPOSE OF CLOSURE: MAHONEY – Street Repair (resurfacing)

Drivers are urged to reduce speed, remain alert for changing conditions, plan accordingly, adjust your route as needed, avoid distractions while traveling near the work zone, obey all construction signage and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone. As always, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these restrictions/closures.
Flaggers will be present; on-site to direct traffic. Residents will have access to their homes. Thru-traffic is encouraged to avoid this area whenever possible and use alternate routes. Detour signs will be in place and signs posted prior to traffic pattern changes on side streets.
Please be patient and use caution!! DO NOT attempt to move or drive around the traffic control barricades; violators may be cited and prosecuted. Everyone involved with the construction of this important project thanks you for your continued cooperation!

05/21/2026

UPDATE – ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!

LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: CENTRAL AVE

CROSS STREET / ADDRESS / INTERSECTION:

From: 5th St

To: 7th St

DURATION OF CLOSURE:

(Thursday) May 21st, 2026 – (NEXT Friday) May 29th, 2026

PURPOSE OF CLOSURE:

Street Department (City of Alton) – Street Repair (milling)

The City of Alton (Street Department) will have Central Ave closed to thru-traffic (from 5th St to 7th St) for milling Thursday, May 21, 2026 – NEXT Friday, May 29, 2026 (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) (weather permitting). The road will re-open as soon as work is complete.
Flaggers will be present; on-site to direct traffic. Residents will have access to their homes. Thru-traffic is encouraged to avoid this area whenever possible and use alternate routes. Detour signs will be in place and signs posted prior to traffic pattern changes on side streets.
As always, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these restrictions/closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
Please be patient and use caution!! DO NOT attempt to move or drive around the traffic control barricades; violators may be cited and prosecuted. Everyone involved with the construction of this important project thanks you for your continued cooperation. Thank you!

05/19/2026

ROAD CLOSURE NOTICE!

LOCATION OF RESTRICTION: CENTRAL AVE

CROSS STREET / ADDRESS / INTERSECTION:

From: 5th St

To: 7th St

DURATION OF CLOSURE: (Thursday) May 21st, 2026

PURPOSE OF CLOSURE: Street Department (City of Alton) – Street Repair (milling)

The City of Alton (Street Department) will have Central Ave closed to thru-traffic (from 5th St to 7th St) for milling Thursday, May 21, 2026 (8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.) (weather permitting). The road will re-open as soon as work is complete.
Flaggers will be present; on-site to direct traffic. Residents will have access to their homes. Thru-traffic is encouraged to avoid this area whenever possible and use alternate routes. Detour signs will be in place and signs posted prior to traffic pattern changes on side streets.
As always, motorists should expect delays and are encouraged to use alternate routes during these restrictions/closures. Drivers are urged to reduce speed, be alert for changing conditions, obey all construction signage, and refrain from using mobile devices while approaching and traveling through the work zone.
Please be patient and use caution!! DO NOT attempt to move or drive around the traffic control barricades; violators may be cited and prosecuted. Everyone involved with the construction of this important project thanks you for your continued cooperation. Thank you!

05/15/2026

Alton Public Works has scheduled sidewalk maintenance work on East Broadway to begin Monday morning May 18, 2026. Work will consist of removing sidewalk trip hazards on both sides of Broadway from Piasa Street to Henry Street and is expected to be completed by Thursday May 21, weather permitting. There may be temporary closures of short sections of sidewalk at times but all businesses will remain accessible. Pedestrians should not enter work zones and please give workers plenty of room to work.



Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this process.

Notice from the City Comptroller’s Office:While we certainly appreciate you making timely Trash/Utility Bill payments, w...
05/14/2026

Notice from the City Comptroller’s Office:

While we certainly appreciate you making timely Trash/Utility Bill payments, we don’t want you to build credit balances of hundreds of dollars.

• If your trash bill shows a negative balance (for example, -$125.00), that means you’ve overpaid and have a credit on your account.

• Many residents have accidentally set up automatic bill pay incorrectly and are paying too often (monthly instead of every two months).

If you have a credit balance, please contact use to discuss refund options

Contact information
• Phone: 618-463-3550
• Email: [email protected]

Before responding, it’s a good idea to:

1. Log into your Trash account, review your latest bill or contact the Comptroller Office to verify that you still have a negative balance. You can login to you Trash/Utility Account at https://bsaonline.com/?uid=2538

2. Check your bank’s bill-pay schedule to see how often payments are being sent.

Address

101 E 3rd Street
Alton, IL
62002

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+16184633500

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