Alexander County
MyTownView tracks 5 municipalities in Alexander County, Illinois. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.
5Municipalities
3,131Residents
55Articles
$39,370Avg. Median Income
$47,080Avg. Home Value
Recent News
55Mar 10Clean Up Day at the Pilot Garden in Cairo, Ill.CairoMar 8Krishnamoorthi stops in Cairo on GOTV tour ahead of Illinois Senate primaryCairoMar 7Krishnamoorthi stops in Cairo on GOTV tour ahead of Illinois Senate primaryCairoFeb 25Spring ‘clean up day’ for Cairo, Ill. food donation gardenCairoFeb 13Cairo, Illinois, loses its only grocery store — againCairoFeb 13Effingham Noon Rotarians Hear From Illinois State Senator Steve McClureMcClureJan 23KYTC: Ohio River, 'Cairo' Bridge open to traffic following morning closureCairoJan 18Illinois State Police Assist in Cairo Death InvestigationCairoJan 17Illinois State Police investigating death in CairoCairoJan 15Ohio River “Cairo” Bridge reopens after lighting inspectionCairoJan 7State Fire Marshal investigating structure fire in Thebes, Ill.ThebesJan 1Cairo grocery co-op to close amid debt, reduced foot trafficCairoDec 9Rise Community Market in Cairo, Ill. brings meat sales backCairoNov 24We the People: Magnolia Manor is a bright spot in Cairo, Ill. for more than 150 yearsMagnoliaNov 10Death investigation underway in CairoCairo
Municipalities
Cairo
Pop. 1,699Income $35,493Homes $28,200
City (Mayor-Council)6.99 sq mi
East Cape Girardeau
Pop. 292Income $42,188Homes $57,500
Village (President-Trustee)1.96 sq mi
McClure
Pop. 245Income $36,667Homes $47,500
Village (President-Trustee)1.53 sq mi
Tamms
Pop. 532Income $41,250Homes $57,200
Village (President-Trustee)2.33 sq mi
Thebes
Pop. 363Income $41,250Homes $45,000
Village (President-Trustee)1.75 sq mi