February, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Edwardsville City Council to meet on various committee topics

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 29, 2016

The Edwardsville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday to hear from its committees.

Edwardsville Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board to meet for event requests

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 29, 2016

The Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board for the city of Edwardsville will meet at 5 p.m. Monday to examine events and facilities requests and other pressing business.

Ruocco wonders why state didn't use previous tax hike to pay down debt

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 29, 2016

Katherine Ruocco, the Republican candidate for the state House seat in District 113, believes Illinois has a spending problem, with billions in unpaid bills that haven’t been paid down.

Green Jeffrey A. and Green Jennie E. sell 1410 Lynn St., Highland

By Metro East Sun | Feb 29, 2016

The two bedroom home at 1410 Lynn St., Highland was sold on Feb. 29, 2016 by Green Jeffrey A. and Green Jennie E. for $142,500. The buyer was Pacatte Jessica L..

Monken Jane and Monken Delmar R. unload 6222 Marine Road, Alhambra

By Metro East Sun | Feb 29, 2016

On Feb. 29, 2016, Monken Jane and Monken Delmar R. sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 6222 Marine Road, Alhambra to Stoecklin Anthony Q. for $169,900.

Madison County unveils 'Give 30' school mentoring program

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 27, 2016

Dr. Robert A. Daiber, along with Sheriff John D. Lakin and Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit Court David A. Hylla recently announced a new mentoring program aimed at fighting suspensions and expulsions.

Roxana Village Council assesses fund balances in recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 27, 2016

The Roxana Village Council gathered Feb. 1, with Mayor Paul Oller presiding to give fund updates and assess issues regarding local properties.

Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners establishes police patrol eligibility list

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 27, 2016

The Board of Fire and Police Commissioners for the city of Edwardsville recently met to review preference point requests and establish a list of final eligibility for police patrol officers.

Glen Carbon Public Safety Committee gets update on dispatch center project

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Glen Carbon Public Safety Committee discussed an update Tuesday from FGM Architects on the city dispatch center.

St. Jacob City Council discusses financing options for new Village Hall

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

St. Jacob City Council discussed financing options for the new Village Hall and water tower in its recent meeting.

Glen Carbon Finance and Administration Committee OKs 2016 Homecoming budget

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Finance and Administration Committee for Glen Carbon recently met to approve the Community Events Committee 2016 Homecoming budget.

Madison County Board presents 2016 Living Legends Community Service awards

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The 2016 Madison County Living Legends Community Service Awards were presented at a recent county board meeting to the esteemed Dr. Edward Hightower of Edwardsville and Bobby Collins, Sr. of Alton.

Madison County delegation meeting in Washington on steel industry

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Madison County delegation, led by Chairman Alan J. Dunstan, met with U.S. Congressman Pete Visclosky Tuesday in Washington, D.C., to discuss the U.S. Steel’s Granite City facility and the nation’s steel industry.

Collinsville City Council assesses ordinances in meeting

By LocalLabs News Service | Feb 26, 2016

Collinsville City Council convened Monday to address a host of ordinances and resolutions.

Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee reviews environmental initiatives

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 26, 2016

The Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee convened Wednesday at Village Hall to assess environmental initiatives, discuss the committee webpage and examine the climate action plan.

Collinsville holds special Civil Service meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 25, 2016

The city of Collinsville held a Civil Service special meeting on Thursday to discuss existing and new business, as well as listen to speakers.

Madison County ETSB talks New World 2016 User Conference

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 24, 2016

The Emergency Telephone System Board for Madison County gathered at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday to discuss the coordinator’s and consolidation reports.

Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund Committee OKs proposal to test court pavement

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 24, 2016

The Simpson Memorial Tennis Fund Committee gathered in Alton’s City Hall recently for a proposal that would see testing completed to determine pavement composition.