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News from April 2016

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Glen Carbon calls board meeting to review resolutions

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The village board for Glen Carbon met on Tuesday, April 26.

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Alton's Oriental Garden Committee holds regular meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Oriental Garden Committee in the City of Alton met Thursday, April 28, to discuss the report of Joan Sheppard regarding an update from Ben Chu.

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Madison County Zoning calls board meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, April 28, to discuss several petitions to the board.

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Madison County hosts Zoning Board of Appeals meeting

By Louie Torres | Apr 30, 2016

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals recently called a meeting to discuss petitions and ordinances presented to the board.

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Proposal for per-mile tax on Illinois drivers creates challenges

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 29, 2016

Illinois Senate President John Cullerton’s proposal to tax Illinois drivers based on road usage may generate more revenue to maintain the state’s roads, but such a complex task may prove immensely difficult to implement and sustain.

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Alton City Council considers road closures

By Louie Torres | Apr 27, 2016

The Alton City Council considered a number of street closure requests during its meeting this morning. 

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Bowen Adam acquires 518 Oregon St., Bethalto

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2016

On April 25, 2016, Admire Kimberly M. purchased a two bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 518 Oregon St., Bethalto from Bowen Adam for $103,000.

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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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Alton Community Relations Commission discusses upcoming events

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2016

The Community Relations Commission in the City of Alton met at 3 p.m. April 10.

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Maryville Community Improvement Board holds Yard of the Month discussion

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2016

The Village of Maryville Community Improvement Board met on April 4 to discuss the Yard of the Month award.

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Alton Committee of the Whole votes on resolution to make various improvements

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2016

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met April 11 to vote for a resolution regarding The Lewis & Clark Community College Youth Build Program.

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Alton Amphitheater Commission goes over upcoming events

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 21, 2016

The City of Alton Amphitheater Commission met Monday, April 18, to discuss upcoming events and related requests.

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Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission to plan Arbor Day events

By Michael Abella | Apr 21, 2016

The Beautification and Tree Commission in the City of Edwardsville will meet at 6:30 p.m. on April 26 to discuss plans for Arbor Day events.

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Technology Enhancement Committee to discuss ECTV Report

By Michael Abella | Apr 21, 2016

The Technology Enhancement Committee in the City of Edwardsville is meeting today to discuss the ECTV Report on the 2016-2017 proposed budget.

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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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Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss rezoning applications

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2016

The Village of Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6:45 p.m. tomorrow, April 20.

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Alton Police Pension trustees to discuss election results

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2016

The City of Alton Police Pension board of trustees will meet at 9:30 a.m. on April 26 to discuss the results of the election and appointment of board members.

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Alton City Council authorizes temporary road closure

By Philip Gonzales | Apr 19, 2016

The Alton City Council met March 23 to authorize and direct to effectuate the temporary closure of Fourth Street from its intersection with Easton Street to its intersection with Langdon Street.