ALTON – Alton is officially applying for grant funds of over $288,000 to cover the cost of several park improvement projects planned around the city.City Council members unanimously approved a resolution on March 25, 2026 allowing the city to apply for Park Enhancement Program (PEP) grant funds from Madison County. If the city’s application is approved, the full grant amount would fund upgrades at Rock Springs Park, Gordon Moore Park, Hellrung Park, and Riverview Park.$175,000 would ...