Wood River Development Update: Movie Studios, Downtown Projects and Community Events

On Our Daily Show, Steve Palen and Wood River Mayor Tom Stalcup discuss the planned Hollywood River Studios project, including its proposed first phase of four studios, an esports arena, and a hotel and conference center. Construction and filming timelines are described as projections, and the guests explain how a proposed business district incentive could support vertical construction.

The conversation also covers downtown beautification and wayfinding plans, the City Center project, possible east-side commercial and sports development, residential growth, sewer separation and flood-mitigation work. The guests discuss county offices moving downtown and other local businesses and properties under development.

They also share details about Wood River’s Veterans Day program at the East Alton-Wood River gym and upcoming holiday activities, including the Santa Parade, an indoor market and Breakfast with Santa.