December, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Bethalto Village Board approves ordinance to annex property

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 29, 2016

Bethalto Village Board approves ordinance to annex property during a recent meeting.

Roxana Village Council authorizes payment of bills

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 29, 2016

Roxana Village Council authorizes payment of bills at its recent meeting.

Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission discusses expanding marketing efforts

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 29, 2016

Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission discusses expanding marketing efforts at its meeting this week.

judge (Circuit Court/20th Circuit) candidate John Baricevic returns $1,085.81 contribution from Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, PC

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2016

The campaign committee of judge (Circuit Court/20th Circuit) candidate John Baricevic, Citizens for Responsible Judges, returned a $1,085.81 contribution from Keefe, Keefe & Unsell, PC on Dec. 29

A look at Illinois politics in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Dec 28, 2016

With 2017 just days away, Illinois is set to welcome the new year the same way it did last year – without a state budget.

Alton Civil Service Commission approves resignations

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 28, 2016

The city of Alton Civil Service Commission met Oct. 19 to approve resignations.

Hurst donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2016

Committee to Elect Mark Kern has received $280,850 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

Seibert donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2016

Committee to Elect Mark Kern has received $280,850 in contributions in 2016 from 112 donors.

Belleville a microcosm of state's population loss, partisan turmoil

By Karen Kidd | Dec 26, 2016

Belleville's economic and population troubles mirror the state's problems, on a smaller scale, with people and businesses leaving to find better opportunities elsewhere, two co-hosts said on a recent radio talk show.

Doyle donates $20 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 25, 2016

REALTORS Political Action Committee has received $553,424.51 in contributions in 2016 from 655 donors.

Musick donates $200 to Illinois State Medical Society Pac

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 25, 2016

Illinois State Medical Society Pac has received $190,592.46 in contributions in 2016 from 240 donors.

Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee amends ordinances

By Philip Gonzales | Dec 25, 2016

The city of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 13 to amend ordinances.

Fairview Heights Administration Committee purchases police vehicles

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The city of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met Oct. 12 to purchase police vehicles.

Godfrey Board of Trustees accepts gasoline bids

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 25, 2016

The village of Godfrey Board of Trustees met Nov. 2 to accept gasoline bids.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee amends parking ordinance

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Dec 25, 2016

The city of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 11 to amend a parking ordinance.

Madison County Information Technology Committee reviews manager reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 25, 2016

The Madison County Information Technology Committee met Oct. 12 to review manager reports.

New House speaker tops Policy Institute writer's holiday wish list

By Metro East Sun | Dec 24, 2016

This year’s holiday wish list for Illinois state lawmakers ought to include a new House speaker, an Illinois Policy Institute writer says, as constituents brace themselves for the speaker vote set for Jan. 11 in Springfield.

Sullivan donates $200 to Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2016

Friends of Calvin Dye, Sr for Coroner St Clair County has received $35,875 in contributions in 2016 from 110 donors.

Bergman donates $500 to Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2016

Committee to Elect Jay C. Hoffman has received $79,550 in contributions in 2016 from 120 donors.

Exelon bailout's true value for consumers unclear

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2016

Legislation that will keep two nuclear power plants open, save more than 4,000 jobs and increase electric bills received Gov. Bruce Rauner's signature after it passed the General Assembly.

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