July, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Glen Carbon Historical and Museum Commission discusses finances, old business

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

The Village of Glen Carbon Historical and Museum Commission met at 7 p.m. Monday, July 25.

Alton Police Pension Board reviews reports at meeting

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

The Alton Police Pension Board met at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Wilmette Appearance Review Commission gathers for regular meeting

By Philip Gonzales | Jul 31, 2016

Members of the Village of Wilmette Appearance Review Commission met Monday, May 2.

Collinsville releases council meeting details

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

The Collinsville City Council met at 6 p.m. Monday, July 25.

Belleville Downtown Development Commission discusses outside dining ordinance

By Lhalie Castillo | Jul 31, 2016

The City of Belleville Downtown Development-Redevelopment Commission met at 4 p.m. Monday, July 25.

Collinsville City Council hears speaker presentations

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

The Collinsville City Council met at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 26.

Madison City Council votes on motions

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

Members of the Madison City Council met Tuesday, May 31.

Times for Alton Middle School tryouts, practices scheduled

By Brent Zell | Jul 31, 2016

Alton Middle School now has times set for cross country, baseball and girls' basketball tryouts and practices, according to AltonAthletics.org.

Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals to discuss new business

By Louie Torres | Jul 31, 2016

The Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals will meet at 8:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 4.

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Babcock brings considerable background to Illinois election

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 31, 2016

Mike Babcock, Republican candidate running for House District 111 - Metro East, believes that honest leadership and accountability are paramount to this election cycle as he brings his executive experience to the table.

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Bost out-raises challenger as Democratic camp comes under scrutiny

By Carol Ostrow | Jul 31, 2016

With the specter of allegations hovering over his Democratic opponent’s campaign, Illinois Rep. Mike Bost definitively out-raised challenger C.J. Baricevic during the July quarterly period, the Federal Election Commission recently announced from St. Louis.