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News from January 2016

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Maryville to revise Community Improvement Board bylaws

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 31, 2016

The Maryville Community Improvement Board (MCIB) will meet at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 1, in Village Hall to revise the board's bylaws.

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Village of Maryville holds caucus meeting to examine 2016 MFT Maintenance Program

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 31, 2016

The Village of Maryville, Illinois, recently held a caucus meeting to discuss the 2016 MFT Maintenance Program and the upcoming Annual Water Conference, which will take place Feb. 16-18 in Effingham.

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Troy requests bids for 2016 grass-cutting season

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 31, 2016

The City of Troy is now accepting bids for grass cutting for the 2016 season.

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Rauner softens tone but stays with agenda

By Mark Fitton - Illinois News Network | Jan 29, 2016

Democrats say the budget remains their priority

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McManus Mary Lu unloads 1215 Logan St., Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2016

The home at 1215 Logan St., Godfrey was sold on Jan. 29, 2016 by McManus Mary Lu for $118,000. The buyers were Belluomini Brian A. and Belluomini Jennifer L..

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Madison County board chairman heads to Washington over alleged illegal dumping of foreign steel

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Madison County board has approved a resolution from Chairman Alan Dunstan that urges Congress to take action regarding the illegal dumping of foreign steel in the U.S. market.

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Madison County names Gushleff interim board member

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

After Chairman Alan Dunstan recommended him, the Madison County Board accepted and approved the appointment of Bill Gushleff to the board.

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Highland City Council examines National Road Association of Illinois membership funding request

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The City Council for Highland, Illinois, recently convened to discuss the 2016 National Road Association of Illinois membership and funding request.

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Madison County Community Development Energy Assistance program now available for low-income residents

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Madison County Community Development Energy Assistance Office has announced that it has funds available for low-income home energy assistance, encouraging residents in need of assistance with their bills to complete an application for the program as soon as possible.

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Madison County Finance and Government Operations Committee discusses county purchase orders

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Finance and Government Operations Committee for Madison County, Illinois, met recently to examine specific purchases for the county.

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Madison County Planning and Development Committee meets to approve various resolutions, hear reports

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee for Madison County, Illinois, recently met to approve various resolutions and examine the administrator's and planning coordinator’s reports.

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Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals meets for three new public hearings

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Zoning Board of Appeals for Madison County, Illinois, met Thursday to hear three new appeals and discuss one tabled item.

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Madison County Health Department Advisory Committee plans meeting to reappoint committee members

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Health Department Advisory Committee for Madison County, Illinois, will meet at 5 p.m. on Feb. 4 to reappoint committee members.

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Madison County Government Special Service Area #1 approves host of purchase requests

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The committee for Madison County Government Special Service Area #1 recently met to approve a host of purchase requests.

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Madison County Buildings and Facilities Management Committee updates members on current projects

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 29, 2016

The Buildings and Facilities Management Committee for Madison County, Illinois, recently gathered to approve county holidays for 2016, approve a replacement pump purchase request for the Administration Building and give updates on all its projects.

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Troy City Council to meet for regular meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 28, 2016

The city council of Troy, Illinois, will convene for its regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. Thursday.

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Rauner's call for a balanced budget strikes a chord

By Hanna Nakano | Jan 27, 2016

In his second State of the State address on Wednesday, Gov. Bruce Rauner tackled key financial issues affecting Illinois, calling to end the state’s 7-month-old budget stalemate and urging passage of pension reform and property tax relief.

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Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals approves six new motions at meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 27, 2016

The Zoning Board of Appeals for Madison County, Illinois, met recently to give updates on two existing appeals, examine six new appeals and assess the planning coordinator’s report.

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Madison County IT Committee assesses upcoming projects for 2016

By Mark Iandolo | Jan 27, 2016

During a recent meeting, the Information Technology Committee for Madison County, Illinois, discussed major upcoming projects for 2016.

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Madison County 9-1-1 telephone board to discuss equipment disposal

By Khristopher Flack | Jan 26, 2016

The Emergency Telephone System board for Madison County, Illinois, will meet tomorrow, Jan. 27, to discuss ways to dispose of equipment.