ALTON – Alton officials are holding off on creating a new dedicated fund for downtown festivals and events.At the May 26, 2026 Committee of the Whole meeting, Alderwoman Martha Pfister moved to postpone a resolution to establish a Festival and Event Fund using Food and Beverage Tax revenue. The resolution’s stated purpose is “to support events in the Downtown District of Alton.”“Events held within the downtown area generate increased activity for local restaurants, ...