Councilors approved $35,500 in funding and design for a four-foot wide sidewalk past the Lucky Garden, but only if “feng shui” boulders are not moved.

State officials say the sidewalks have not come up in initial plans, but a City Council committee is poised to recommend adding them into an upcoming renovation project.

Attendees will discuss their visions and goals for the cash-strapped, 139-year old library in attempt to find a more successful business model.

Fire officials say the second floor of a home at 11 Densmore Court was heavily damaged.

A group of four spent the winter building a replacement boom to be mounted on the crane in Granite City Park in the spring.