December, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Ives slams safe spaces, crying sessions for college students after election

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2016

Iowa State Rep. Bobby Kaufmann (R-Wilton) has proposed a “Suck it up, Buttercup” bill that seeks to place a scrutinizing eye on safe spaces and cry rooms for college students who cannot cope with reality.

Madigan Machine includes big-money players Kennedy, Pritzker

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2016

Emerging as big-money players in the perpetual Mike Madigan Machine are businessman Chris Kennedy, son of the late U.S. attorney general Robert F. Kennedy, and attorney, entrepreneur and philanthropist J.B. Pritzker, according to recently released financial data.

State GOP robocall emphasizes Pritzker ties to Madigan, Blagojevich

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2016

The Illinois Republican Party launched a robocall linking venture capitalist and possible gubernatorial candidate J.B. Pritzker with House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) and imprisoned former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.

Pro-growth reforms called for to stem exodus of millennials

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2016

Citing worrisome data that indicates millennials are fleeing the state and taking their families with them, a Chicago-based think tank is urging state lawmakers to pass pro-growth reforms.

Madison County Institutions Committee reviews monthly reports

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The Madison County Institutions Committee met Oct. 12 to review monthly reports.

Madison County operations committee purchases scanners

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 22, 2016

The Madison County Finance and Government Operations Committee Oct. 12 to purchase scanners.

Madison County Transportation Committee amends tax fund policy

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 22, 2016

The Madison County Transportation Committee met Oct. 13 to amend the tax fund policy.

Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission determines operating schedule

By Wadi Reformado | Dec 22, 2016

The city of Collinsville Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 17 to determine the operating schedule.

Collinsville Community Appearance Board discusses sponsorship options

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 22, 2016

The city of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Oct. 12 to discuss sponsorship options.

Sauk Valley Media tells Dems to stop suing for pay, start working on budget deal

By Metro East Sun | Dec 22, 2016

Stating that the “Chicagoland 6” should just do their jobs, a regional publication has issued a definitive stance on the half-dozen legislators who recently sued the former state comptroller over delayed legislator-paycheck issues.

Munger blasts Dem lawmakers' 'cowardly' paycheck lawsuit as she leaves office

By Metro East Sun | Dec 21, 2016

Outgoing Illinois State Comptroller Leslie Munger blasted Democratic lawmakers on her final day in office.

Advocacy group: Income-related student-success gap in state persists

By Metro East Sun | Dec 21, 2016

Chicago-based independent education advocate Advance Illinois, which compiles data for its annual “The State We’re In” report, recently released its newest findings on the state’s education statistics, illuminating an achievement gap in need of rebalancing.