March, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison County Health Department Committee examines Public Health reports

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 11, 2016

The Madison County Health Department Committee gathered Wednesday to examine the Public Health Administrator’s report, the Health Advisory Committee report and purchase requests and resolutions.

Maryville MCIB revises bylaws

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Maryville Community Improvement Board (MCIB) met Monday at Village Hall to revise its bylaws, update its member list and explore ideas presented at its previous meeting.

Granite City Council OKs IDOT highway, street maintenance

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Granite City Council recently approved a resolution from the Illinois Department of Transportation for the maintenance of streets and highways in the city for $28,000.

Roxana Village Council assesses status of major projects

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

The Village Council for Roxana convened Monday to review the project status of its grant applications, the ordinance for outside work for employees and the water plant property line dispute with Superior Products.

Water-service pacts, annexation efforts to be discussed in Maryville tonight

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 9, 2016

Maryville will hold a caucus meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at Village Hall, 2520 N. Center St., to discuss several water service and pre-annexation agreements.

Roxana Volunteer Fire Department amends its constitution at recent meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

The Roxana Volunteer Fire Department recently gathered to hear a state of the department, amend its constitution and hear various reports.

Alton announces Memorial Tree Program

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

Alton recently made an announcement about its Memorial Tree Program.

Alton Committee of the Whole considers animal control ordinance

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

In a recent Committee of the Whole meeting, the city of Alton discussed whether it should amend its animal control ordinance so that community cats may be sterilized, vaccinated and returned.

Edwardsville City Council presents citizen with 'Partnership in Excellence' award

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 8, 2016

The Edwardsville Council recently presented Joyce Schrader with the “Partnership in Excellence” award and discussed a summary of the police award ceremony held earlier in the month.

Edwardsville Historic Preservation Committee to conduct design reviews

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

The Historic Preservation Commission for Edwardsville will hold its regularly scheduled meeting 7 p.m. Wednesday to conduct multiple design reviews.

Alton Historic Commission hearing on Middletown project tonight

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 8, 2016

The Alton Historic Commission will hold a public hearing on the Middletown Historic District Re-Inventorying Project at its next meeting at 7 p.m. today in Alton City Council Chambers, 101 E. Third St.

Edwardsville Public Safety Committee mulls new stop signs throughout city

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 7, 2016

The City Council Public Safety Committee for Edwardsville met Monday to examine an ordinance that would put stop signs up at multiple intersections throughout the city.

Collinsville Civil Service Commission to hold special meeting

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

The Civil Service Commission for Collinsville will hold a special meeting 5 p.m. Wednesday.

Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee approves playground bid

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

The Administrative and Community Services Committee for Edwardsville recently approved a bid for new playground surfacing at Joe Glik Park.

Roxana Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary discuss homecoming activities

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

The Roxana Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary recently convened to discuss Homecoming activities.

Board of Fire and Police Commissioners to discuss Consortium report

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 4, 2016

Collinsville's board of Fire and Police Commissioners will hold its regular meeting at 8:45 a.m. Thursday to discuss a report from the Consortium Board of Directors' gathering.

Pontoon Beach's Board of Trustees discuss monthly bills

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 3, 2016

The Board of Trustees for the village of Pontoon Beach held a regular meeting recently to approve and pay semi-monthly bills.

Alton Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee discusses food waste and composting plan

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 3, 2016

The Climate Protection and Energy Efficiency Committee for the city of Alton recently gathered at City Hall to discuss the food waste and composting plan.