Godfrey
A village in Madison County, Illinois — population 17,393 as of 2020.
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News around Madison County
City of Edwardsville
September 28Edwardsville Police Will Employ Drone for Homecoming Parade
The technology will be in use for public safety only and in accordance with Illinois law.
Public Safety
City of Edwardsville
September 18City’s Tree Planting Program Returns With New Incentives to Participate
Approved applicants who purchase and plant a shade tree in a front yard could be reimbursed up to $200 toward the cost.
Government & Civic
City of Edwardsville
September 17Coco (6:00PM Start) Oct. 6 $3 Movie Tuesday
SPECIAL 6PM START FOR COCO Tickets on sale the the Wildey ticket office starting at 10am day of show, cash or check only. (card or cash accepted for concessions) Lobby opens at 5pm. All seats are general admission.
Events
City of Edwardsville
September 16Edwardsville Names Deputy Chief as New Director of Police as Chief Prepares to Retire
Major Michael Lybarger has spent his entire law enforcement career with the Edwardsville Police Department.
Government & Civic
City of Edwardsville
September 3Police Chief Announces Retirement After 30 Years With Edwardsville Department
Chief Fillback spent his entire law enforcement career with Edwardsville, beginning his tenure as an officer in August of 1996.
Government & CivicCity of Edwardsville
August 28Gerber Meadows will include native plantings, a walking path and a small parking area near Gerber Road and Governors' Parkway.
Real Estate & DevelopmentIn and around Godfrey
See & do
- Abs Workout Plans
- Adams Park
- Alton Symphony Orchestra
- Godfrey Knights of Columbus
- John M Olin Nature Preserve (Nature Institute)
Eat, drink & stay
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Godfrey by the numbers
- Area
- 34.39 sq mi (89.08 km²), 1.96 sq mi water
- Median age
- 48.4
- Households
- 7,452
- Persons per household
- 2.3
- Median household income
- $94,543
- Median house value
- $192,200
- Office
- MAYOR
- Address
- PO BOX 5067, GODFREY, IL 62035