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News from June 2016

Edwardsville City Council meets to approve minutes, discuss business

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

The Edwardsville City Council gathered for a regular meeting at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 27.

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Edwardsville Public Library board considers plans at meeting

By Louie Torres | Jun 30, 2016

The Edwardsville Library board met Wednesday, April 27.

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SIU announces 50th annual Belleville Field Day

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 30, 2016

Reflecting on farming paths both past and future, Southern Illinois University staffers are preparing for the 50th annual Carbondale College agricultural science event — Belleville Field Day — on July 14 at its Belleville Research Center.

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Babcock expresses concern for pending university credit reviews

By Carol Ostrow | Jun 30, 2016

With seven Illinois public universities suffering setbacks in the wake of Moody’s Investors Service state bond rating downgrade, Republican candidate Mike Babcock, running for House District 111, expressed deep disquiet over the implications.

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Schag Michael and Schag Kelcey D. acquire 6012 Timberwolfe Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Jun 30, 2016

The four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 6012 Timberwolfe Drive, Glen Carbon was sold on June 30, 2016 by Schag Michael and Schag Kelcey D. for $315,000. The buyers were Miller Andrew K. and Miller Heidi W..

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Candidates call on state to analyze how CPS funds are being spent

By Metro East Sun | Jun 29, 2016

Illinois’ General State Aid (GSA) funds K-12 education and was originally intended to financially support school districts with the most need. Through the years, however, the formulas used to calculate the amount of state funding school districts receive has sparked outrage over the funding system providing large subsidies to a few select districts, namely, Chicago Public Schools.

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Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals meets to discuss zoning cases

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met at 7 p.m. yesterday, June 27.

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Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission reviews business, budget at meeting

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The City of Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission scheduled a meeting at 6:30 p.m. today, June 28.

Glen Carbon Building and Development Committee considers new business opportunities

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Village of Glen Carbon Building and Development Committee held a meeting at 6 p.m. yesterday, June 27.

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Glen Carbon Historical and Museum Commission meets, reviews financials

By Louie Torres | Jun 28, 2016

The Glen Carbon Historical and Museum Commission met at 7 p.m. yesterday, June 27.

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40 percent of Alton High School's 2015 senior class enrolled was 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

40 percent of Alton High School's 2015 senior class enrolled was

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25.1 percent of Granite City High School's 2015 senior class enrolled was 'college ready'

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

25.1 percent of Granite City High School's 2015 senior class enrolled was "college ready."

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61.5 percent of Lebanon High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

61.5 percent of Lebanon High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

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60.2 percent of North Mac High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2016

60.2 percent of North Mac High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

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Rauner continues to seek compromise in budget impasse

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jun 28, 2016

Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner indicated on Monday that he was willing to bargain with the Democratic majority legislature to solve the budget impasse.

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Babcock points to state budget deficit as proof change is needed

By Mike Helenthal | Jun 27, 2016

Mike Babcock’s campaign for the Illinois House is gaining traction after only recently getting off the ground.

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61.1 percent of Marissa Junior & Senior High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2016

61.1 percent of Marissa Junior & Senior High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

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59.5 percent of Staunton High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2016

59.5 percent of Staunton High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

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63.2 percent of Collinsville High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2016

63.2 percent of Collinsville High School's 2015 graduating class enrolled in college

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Troy City Council votes on various appointments

By Louie Torres | Jun 26, 2016

The Troy City Council gathered for a regular meeting on Monday, May 16.