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Alorton mayor arrested following felony misconduct indictment

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 20, 2017

Illinois State Police arrested Alorton Mayor Jo Ann Reed following a grand jury Indictment for felony official misconduct/performance of a forbidden act, a Dec. 16 posting on the Edgar County Watchdogs' (ECW) website said.

Project removes 23,000 used tires from St. Clair County

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 18, 2017

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and local government organizations throughout the Metro East region recently completed a used tire removal project that cleared approximately 23,000 tires from the area, an IEPA release said.

Alton sets schedule for vacuuming leaves

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 27, 2017

Alton will provide a one-time leaf vacuuming service for residents on weekdays throughout the month of December, barring any inclement weather.

East St. Louis' Join Hands Advocacy Project honored at Governor’s Hometown Awards ceremony

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 16, 2017

East St. Louis’ Join Hands Advocacy Project was one of four finalists honored by Gov. Bruce Rauner at the recent Governor’s Hometown Awards ceremony at the Old State Capitol in Springfield.

RiverBend Growth Association president going after Beiser's seat in District 111

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 14, 2017

Monica Bristow, president of the RiverBend Growth Association, will vie against Republican Mike Babcock for the House District 111 seat being vacated by Rep. Daniel Beiser (D-Alton), who is retiring at the end of his current term.

Rauner honor’s Monroe County House of Neighborly Service at awards ceremony

By Caitlin Nordahl | Nov 13, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner and the Serve Illinois Commission recently honored the Monroe County House of Neighborly Service in Waterloo at the Governor’s Hometown Awards ceremony in Springfield.

Bost touts $700,000 grant to boost Granite City rail service

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 21, 2017

A project to better link America’s Central Port in Granite City with national freight transportation will receive the majority of its funding from a federal grant recently announced by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), according to a press release.

IDOT hails Alton transportation hub as 'landmark' opportunity

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 20, 2017

A recently opened Regional Multimodal Transportation Center in Alton will offer easier travel connections and promote future economic development in the area, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Wood River welder boosts Lewis and Clark's truck training program

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 19, 2017

Lewis and Clark Community College (LCCC) will now offer training on tank trailers thanks to the donation of a trailer by Werts Welding and Tank Service of Wood River, according to a press release.

Power failure forces temporary closure of Madison County Criminal Justice Center

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 19, 2017

A power outage forced the temporary closure of the Madison County Criminal Justice Center in Edwardsville on Friday, Sept. 15, according to a press release.

Edwardsville looks to lure Amazon's new headquarters

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 18, 2017

Edwardsville is preparing a proposal to entice Amazon to build its second headquarters in the city, according to the Belleville News-Democrat (BND).

Subsidence forces Swansea district to move middle school students

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 17, 2017

Wolf Branch Middle School students are being moved indefinitely to the Wolf Branch School District’s elementary school in Swansea following mine subsidence damage, according to the Belleville News-Democrat (BND).

Collinsville residents say they were 'SLAPP'ed for speaking out

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 6, 2017

Three Collinsville residents facing charges of ordinance violations have filed a motion to dismiss, arguing that the city is using the violations to punish them for speaking out at public meetings, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs (ECW).

Sanguinetti visit honors Venice iron and metal firm's efforts

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 2, 2017

Lt. Gov. Evelyn Sanguinetti and Joe Beyer, acting director of the Illinois Department of Labor (IDOL), toured Venice's Becker Iron & Metal recently and cheered its workers in recognition of Labor Day, according to a press release.

Wood River supervisor sets sights on Beiser seat in House

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 30, 2017

Mike Babcock wants to prevent another state income tax increase like that imposed this summer, and he knows one way to help accomplish that goal: Replace Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) in the 111th House District.

14 college students earn Madison County scholarships

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 26, 2017

Fourteen Madison County college students recently received scholarships totaling $10,500 through the 2017 Community Service Block Grant Scholarship administered by Madison County Community Development, according to a press release.

Pritchard expects cyber safer Illinois with enactment of new law

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 14, 2017

All state employees will undergo cyber security training on an annual basis under a measure Gov. Bruce Rauner signed into law recently, according to a press release from chief co-sponsor Rep. Bob Pritchard (R-Hinckley).

Hundreds of seniors visit fair hosted by Pritchard, Syverson

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 13, 2017

More than 350 seniors came out for a recent senior fair in DeKalb hosted by Rep. Bob Pritchard (R- Hinckley) and Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), according to a rpress elease from Pritchard.

Davidsmeyer honored for work with rural electrification

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 12, 2017

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) has earned the 2017 Public Service Award from the Association of Illinois Electric Cooperatives for his efforts in the rural electrification program, according to a press release.

Pritchard sees possible middle ground on school funding