Talk:Alton, Illinois

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As of September 6, 2008

I must say, this is probably the first American settlement article I've done ratings for so far that has had actual photographs included. I respect that.

As of what it needs, I could see the Flood of 1993 section embedded somewhere within the History section itself, but in order for it to fit I think the History section needs to be expanded and reorganized. More wikilinks could be added, and citations are definitely necessary, as it only has three. To raise this further up the ladder, I think one doesn't need to put in as much work as in, only a bunch of research, although sections about Culture, Media, and a Parks and Recreation/Sports would be a welcome sight.

I rated this article as Low-importance due in part to its relatively small size. If another important event or disaster affects this town, then this article will meet the criteria for a Mid-importance rating.

--Starstriker7(^{Say hi}_{or see my works}) 01:47, 7 September 2008 (UTC)[reply]

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--Could someone please put the census figures for the city's population on the page in table form? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.223.82.114 (talk) 22:20, 11 June 2009 (UTC)[reply]

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some of the info I put in. I Live in Alton. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 70.225.64.155 (talk) 23:49, 27 August 2008 (UTC)[reply]