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News from April 2016

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How did Bill Mudge spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Democratic Bill Mudge's election campaign committee, Committee to Retain Judge Mudge, spent $1,730 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Extra Help Inc. announces rebranding as HireLevel

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 6, 2016

Extra Help Inc., one of the region’s largest Women Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) Suppliers that started with an office in Johnston City, has announced that it will rebrand and become HireLevel.

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Edwardsville Recreation, Arts and Special Events board to discuss program reports, upcoming events

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 5, 2016

The Recreation, Arts and Special Events board for the City of Edwardsville will meet at 5 p.m. today, April 5, to examine a recreation report on men’s basketball, a program report on ESCAPE, the Pinterest Party event and additional business, as needed.

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Feltmeyer Michael C. and Feltmeyer Stacie L. acquire 30 Northwoods Trail, Highland

By Metro East Sun | Apr 5, 2016

On April 5, 2016, Shepherd Jeffrey and Perrini Mary Claire sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 30 Northwoods Trail, Highland to Feltmeyer Michael C. and Feltmeyer Stacie L. for $155,000.

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Katherine Ruocco pens letter to editor criticizing House recess; calls out Rep. Jay Hoffman

By Vimbai Chikomo | Apr 3, 2016

State Rep. Candidate Katherine Ruocco has once again condemned the Illinois House for taking a month-long recess in the midst of the state’s fragile financial condition.

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Alton City Council approves five lease agreements at recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The City of Alton recently held a regular City Council meeting to discuss its support and endorsement of the Alton Regional Convention and Visitor Bureau as the state-certified bureau for the Alton Metroplex.

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Alton Amphitheater Commission assesses sponsorships for July 3 fireworks display

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The Amphitheater Commission for the City of Alton recently met to discuss upcoming events, which included the July 3 fireworks display.

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Alton Committee of the Whole discusses major resolutions regarding budget, new hires

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

At a recent City Council meeting, the Alton Committee of the Whole discussed major resolutions affecting the region, including one that would disallow any new hires within the city without committee approval until a new budget is set forth.

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Maryville Parks and Recreation Committee meets, examines 2016 events calendar

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The Village of Maryville recently held a Parks and Recreation Committee meeting, in which it discussed the 2016 calendar of events, walkway pavers around the parks and additional items of note.

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Alton Committee of the Whole to discuss sale of 708 Mechanics

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The Alton Committee of the Whole will meet on Monday, April 11, to discuss the sale of 708 Mechanics due to its being a surplus property owned by the city -- and no longer necessary for any public purpose.

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Roxana Village Council examines city projects, including storm drainage, water plants

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

In a recent Roxana Village Council meeting, Trustee Marty Reynolds discussed the Thomas and Maple storm drainage project, extending the storm water line to Walnut, as well as replacing the furnace and hot water heater at 223 S. Central Ave.

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Maryville Planning Commission to make recommendations on local dental, business office plan

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The Planning Commission for the Village of Maryville recently met in the Village Hall Council Room to discuss and make final recommendations for the preliminary development plan of a dental and business office space at 2933 Maryville Road.

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Madison County chairman comments on NGA decision to locate new facility in St. Louis

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

Madison County Chairman Alan Dunstan recently released comments following the National Geospatial Intelligence Agency (NGA) decision to locate the new NGA facility in St. Louis rather than St. Clair County.

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Alton Committee of the Whole goes over budget resolutions in recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The City of Alton recently held a Committee of the Whole meeting in the City Council Chambers to examine a host of pressing resolutions.

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Alton Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee discusses power plant closure

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The City of Alton recently held a Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee meeting to discuss the closure of a power plant.

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City of Alton to hold large item drop-off day for residents

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

The City of Alton and Republic Services have partnered to create a large item drop-off day in Alton where residents can dispose of large items at no cost.

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Alton Plan Commission approves construction of local sound studio

By Mark Iandolo | Apr 3, 2016

In a recent meeting of the Alton Plan Commission, Thomas Blake and T. Gaynor Blake of GST Trust petitioned for an amendment and special use permit that would allow them operate a motion picture and sound recording business at 115 Market St. in Alton.

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Former state university employee Johnson paid in $56K to pension fund, could collect $1.49M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2016

Former state university employee Janette Johnson, who retired in March 2016, saved $56,446 toward a pension over 28 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Broughton paid in $105K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.68M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2016

Former state school employee Susan Broughton, who retired in March 2016, saved $105,026 toward a pension over 23 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Huang paid in $25K to pension fund, could collect $461K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 1, 2016

Former state university employee Carol Huang, who retired in March 2016, saved $25,184 toward a pension over 6 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.