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Madison County 911 board to form consolidation plan committee

By Khristopher Flack | May 22, 2016

The Madison County Emergency Telephone System Board approved the formation of a new committee, meant to draft a plan for consolidation emergency telephone services, during a special meeting on April 4.

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Marysville adds more ways to pay utility bills

By Khristopher Flack | May 22, 2016

The Village of Marysville recently posted an updated list of ways for residents to pay their utility bills.

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Madison County, Ameren partner to offer $55k in energy assistance

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 24, 2016

Madison County, Illinois has received a $55,000 grant from the utility company Ameren Illinois to help local residents afford their energy bills.

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Metro-East Montessori wins $40k technology grant

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 24, 2016

Metro-East Montessori School in Pontoon Beach, Illinois has won a grant worth more than $40,000 to buy robot-building equipment and other high tech tools.

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Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission discusses giant catsup bottle sale

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

The Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission recently met at City Hall to discuss the sale of the property hosting the world's largest catsup bottle.

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Collinsville police, fire commissioners discuss new hires

By Khristopher Flack | Apr 19, 2016

The Collinsville board of fire and police commissioners recently met at Collinsville City Hall to discuss the hiring of new officers and firefighters.

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Madison County 9-1-1 telephone board to discuss equipment disposal

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Emergency Telephone System board for Madison County, Illinois, will meet tomorrow, Jan. 27, to discuss ways to dispose of equipment.

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Madison County to vote on new air conditioner for morgue

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 11, 2016

The Madison County Buildings and Facilities Management Committee will vote on a purchase request for a new air conditioner at the morgue during its meeting this afternoon at the Madison County Administration Building.

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Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee meeting Thursday

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 7, 2016

The Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee will review reports from several local public health officials at its regular meeting at 5 p.m. Thursday.

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Madison Zoning Board of Appeals to tour variance sites

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 6, 2016

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals will consider a number of variances for residential and business buildings at its regular meeting on Thursday.

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Alton planners to consider towing dispatch facility, fitness center

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 22, 2015

The City of Alton Plan Commission will hold its regular meeting at 1:15 p.m. on Jan. 5.

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Roxana to vote on 2015-2016 tax levy

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 21, 2015

The Roxana City Council will hold its regular meeting Monday.

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Godfrey Parks and Recreation to consider drones in parks

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 8, 2015

The Village of Godfrey's Parks and Recreation Committee will hold its regular meeting Dec. 11 at the village offices.

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Godfrey to hold hearing on new manufacturing district

By Khristopher Flack | Dec 8, 2015

The Godfrey Planning and Zoning Department will hold their regular meeting Dec. 16 at the village offices.

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Durbin urges House to close gun-buying loophole for terror suspects

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin joined other Democrats in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to vote to give the federal government power to prevent suspected terrorists from buying guns and explosives.

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Illinois Student Assistance Commission receives IT award for team effectiveness

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

The Illinois Student Assistance Commission was honored with the Chief Information Officer's Most Effective IT Team award at a dinner on Nov. 19.

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State streamlines application processes for title insurance companies

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 28, 2015

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation is making the agent application and license renewal processes for title insurance companies both easier and cheaper.

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Rauner suspends admissions of Syrian refugees, citing Paris attacks

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 25, 2015

In the wake of terrorist attacks in Paris, Gov. Bruce Rauner said recently Illinois will temporarily prevent Syrian refugees from entering the state.

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Bost urges Obama to suspend Syrian immigration

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 23, 2015

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) sent a letter to President Obama last week asking him to halt Syrian immigration until the government can review the entry requirements.

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Shimkus votes for tougher entry screening for Syrian, Iraqi refugees

By Khristopher Flack | Nov 22, 2015

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) voted Thursday in support of a bill that would drastically slow or prevent Syrian and Iraqi refugees from entering the country by adding further scrutiny to the screening process.