City of Wood River Public Services

09/03/2026

Well- we hate to do it!
After consulting with the Fire Department we have decided to cancel tomorrow’s market due to this crazy heat. The safety of our vendors and patrons are way too important!
It should not be 100 degrees in September.
We are sorry for the inconvenience, but we will see you next week!

09/01/2026

Daily heat index values around 100 degrees to as hot as 105 degrees are forecast through Friday, with a medium chance that these conditions continues into the weekend.

09/01/2026

Republic Services schedule week of 09/06/26

08/28/2026

https://www.advantagenews.com/news/local/labor-parade-saturday-in-wood-river/article_32fd2038-8249-4c7d-a975-ef13cf0976fa.html

The annual Labor Parade in the Riverbend is on Saturday in Wood River. LIUNA Local 338 and 218, along with Downstate Illinois District Council, will celebrate with a parade and

08/26/2026

Please see the Notice below. East Alton Ave. is the East Alton (North) end of Old St. Louis Rd.

As part of the ongoing road construction project to complete the new crosswalk across St. Louis Avenue, East Alton Avenue will be closed for approximately 24 hours at W. St Louis Ave.

Thursday, August 27 at 7:00 AM through Friday, August 28 at 7:00 AM.

Please follow all posted detour signs and use alternate routes during this closure.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this important project is completed. Thank you!

08/13/2026

08/12/2026