Metro East Sun

Maryville will convene for a caucus meeting at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to examine Surface Transportation Program (STP) funding applications for Pleasant Ridge Road and Keebler Road.

Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Committee discuss Arbor Day plans

Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Committee met Tuesday to discuss Arbor Day plans, the Goshen Market and downtown flowerpots.

Alton City Council to hear from standing and special committees at upcoming meeting

The City Council of Alton, Ill., will meet on Wednesday to discuss reports from both its standing and special committees.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee discuss budget, ordinance issues

Edwardsville Public Services Committee met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday for council matters that included budgets and city ordinances.

Edwardsville Finance Committee examines town center business district ordinance

The Finance Committee of Edwardsville, Ill., met at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to examine an ordinance related to the town center business district.

Maryville Planning Commission to make recommendations on four rezoning cases

By Mark Iandolo | Feb 20, 2016

The Planning Commission for the village of Maryville will meet at 7 p.m. Monday in the Village Hall Council Room.

House candidate calls for legislation to allow for recall vote on Rahm

By John Breslin | Feb 19, 2016

Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel should face a potential recall vote in the wake of recent controversies, including one surrounding the police shooting of a 17-year-old teenager, the likely candidate for the 111th House District said Friday.

Alton City Plan Commission to hold public hearing on motor vehicle custom shops

The City Plan Commission for the city of Alton will meet at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday for a public hearing.

Troy holds City Council workshop to review water plant renovation

The city of Troy held a City Council workshop Feb. 8 to review an agreement for water plant renovation, assess a presentation on alternate bond financing and hold a discussion on water rates.

McHenry Committee of the Whole to examine strategic plan

The McHenry Committee of the Whole will convene at 7 p.m. Monday to discuss its Comprehensive Strategic Plan.

Alton Police Pension Board to meet on issues raised by AON actuaries

The Police Pension Board for the city of Alton will meet at 10 a.m. Tuesday to discuss issues raised by AON actuaries and other new and existing business items.

Firemen's Pension Fund to discuss investments

Alton's Firemen’s Pension Fund will meet 8 a.m. Tuesday to discuss investments, applications for benefits and various other items of business.

Maryville Parks and Recreation Committee discusses past and future events

The Maryville Park and Recreation Committee held its regular meeting 6 p.m. Monday to give reports on past events and plan for future ones.

Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library board convene for 2016-2017 budget

The board of trustees for Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library convened Tuesday for multiple reports and presentations as well as the 2016-2017 budget.

Alton Committee of the Whole to meet on resolutions and bid reports

The Committee of the Whole for the city of Alton, Ill., will gather Monday to examine three resolutions and three bid reports.

Village of Maryville held caucus meeting to discuss Memorial Walk brick project

The village of Maryville recently held a caucus meeting to discuss the Memorial Walk brick project and other pressing issues.

Madison County news conference to focus on suspension, expulsion of students

Three Madison County officials will address the ramifications of Illinois State Bill 100 at a news conference 10 a.m. Thursday.

Village of Maryville Board meets on legal issues and ordinances

Maryville's board met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to examine three legal matters and a host of existing business issues.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee approves project contracts

Edwardsville's Public Services Committee met recently to approve contracts for upcoming and ongoing projects.

Edwardsville Mobile Intensive Care Trust Committee to give updates, discuss current equipment