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Metro East Sanitary District’s unauthorized health insurance plan for board members

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 29, 2023

The Metro East Sanitary District covers both St. Clair and Madison Counties in Illinois and was formed under the Metro East Sanitary District Act of 1974, 70 ILCS 2905.

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Collinsville survey indicates that residents' top three concerns are roads/sidewalks, walkability/bikeability, and speeding

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 26, 2023

The city of Collinsville recently reviewed the results of a neighborhood survey.

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Severin wishes Illinois a 'Happy National Ag Day' in Facebook post

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 23, 2023

In a Facebook post Tuesday, Illinois state Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) celebrated National Ag Day.

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Collinsville honors retiring firefighter: ‘He showed me what a real firefighter was’

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

The Collinsville City Council at a recent meeting recognized one of the city’s retiring firefighters and welcomed three new first responders to their city staff.

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Collinsville Mayor: Elected officials ‘deserve adequate compensation’

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

The city of Collinsville discusses compensation for elected officials.

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Glen Carbon mayor Marcus: 'We really enjoyed getting together and setting the priorities for the village'

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 22, 2023

The Glen Carbon Village Board recently reviewed its final strategic plan which will be in effect for the next three years.

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Belleville council approves liquor license for Shell convenience store on West Main Street

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 17, 2023

Belleville City Council considered and voted on several different zoning ordinances that dealt with proposed development across the city during its March 6 meeting.

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Bryant: 'We still have room for several more students'

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 14, 2023

Illinois Sen. Terri Bryant invited students to join her Youth Advisory Council in a March 6 Facebook post.

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Belleville Police Chief: 'Their actions reflect great credit upon themselves, the city of Belleville, and the police department'

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 7, 2023

Several Belleville city police officers were honored during a recent council meeting for their efforts in serving and protecting the community in which they work.

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Bryant highlights testimony of Asa Newell on SB240 addressing need for early detection of testicular cancer: 'Thank you to Sen. Terri Bryant ,who filled bill SB240'

By Metro East Sun Report | Mar 2, 2023

State Sen. Terri Bryant, R-Murphysboro, used social media this week to shine a spotlight on Asa Newell, who testified this week for Senate Bill 240, addressing the need for the early detection of testicular cancer in men.

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Illinois' Turner on protecting the protectors: 'DCFS employees protect our most vulnerable children'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 26, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Sen. Doris Turner shared information on a new bill she introduced to protect DCFS employees.

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Severin: 'It’s time to get real about what our state government can and cannot afford'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 24, 2023

In a Feb. 15 Facebook post, Rep. Dave Severin (R-Benton) responded to Gov. J.B. Pritzker's State of the State address with criticism.

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Korte: ‘Men using a bathroom stall next to a woman is uncomfortable and frightening’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 22, 2023

Critics are lining up against a bill detailing specifications of public bathrooms and opening all public restrooms to people of all genders.

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Collinsville Deputy City Manager Jackson on snowplow contest: '[The PWD] highly enjoyed doing this video'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 22, 2023

The Collinsville City Council announced the winners of its snowplow naming vote during its meeting on Feb. 14.

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Martin to Ameren: ’Why there is such a high rate increase?’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 20, 2023

As Ameren is pushing for higher rates, many customers are asking why electric rates have risen so much in recent years.

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McClure: 'We were able to deliver a massive amount of cards to seniors across the district' Happy Valentine’s Day!"

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 18, 2023

Sen. Steve McClure shared the results of his Valentine's Card Drive in a Feb. 14 Facebook post.

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Granite City resident frustrated by rising energy rates: ‘Got a raise of $151 from Social Security and Ameren Illinois took $136’

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 17, 2023

Critics are lining up to seek relief from steadily increasing electric utility bills.

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Halbrook: 'Chicago is trending in the wrong direction when it comes to public safety'

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 14, 2023

Rep. Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) is citing a report that said arrests in Chicago were made for only 5% of offenses that include murders, sexual assaults, aggravated batteries and carjackings.

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Glen Carbon Village Board approves three police department requests

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 12, 2023

The Glen Carbon Village Board met on Jan. 24 and approved three items involving the Village’s police department.

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Illinois' Plummer calls attention to "what I like to call the 'We've Given Up, Hire Your Own Armed Guards' Act"

By Metro East Sun Report | Feb 12, 2023

In a recent Facebook post, Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) shared a new bill that would create the "Armed Security Protection Act."