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News from March 2016

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Shimkus wins Republican nomination in 15th Congressional District

By Ann Maher | Mar 15, 2016

Congressman John Shimkus of Collinsville has fended off a challenge from rival State Sen. Kyle McCarter of Lebanon to win the Republican nomination in the 15th Congressional District.

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Madison County Planning and Development Committee examines variances, petitions

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 15, 2016

The Planning and Development Committee for Madison County met Monday to examine a host of resolutions.

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Maryville board to discuss internship possibilities with SIU

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 15, 2016

The village of Maryville will hold a board meeting 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss a possible agreement with Southern Illinois University’s board of trustees for a public works internship.

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Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library board to cover by-laws update

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 15, 2016

The board of trustees for Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library in Highland will meet 5 p.m. Tuesday to update its by-laws and review a host of existing business initiatives.

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Troy City Council approves Water Plant renovations and system upgrades

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

The city of Troy held a special City Council meeting Feb. 29 to approve an engineering agreement with Gonzalez Engineering for renovations and system upgrades at the water plant.

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Madison County Community Development partners with Ameren Illinois to support residents

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

Madison County Community Development is partnering with Ameren Illinois to provide $55,000 in grant funding to county residents' energy bills.

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Godfrey Capital Projects Committee to consider potential projects

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

Godfrey's Capital Projects Committee will prioritize potential capital projects within and outside the business district 10 a.m. Tuesday.

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Godfrey Planning and Zoning Commission holds public hearing on commercial property issue

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

The Planning and Zoning Commission for the village of Godfrey recently convened for a public hearing.

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Granite City Council to examine standing committee reports

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

The Granite City Council will hear a presentation of city communications, listen to remarks from the mayor and examine the reports of its standing committees Tuesday.

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Edwardsville City Council to review committee reports

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

Edwardsville's City Council will meet 7 p.m. Tuesday to assess the standing reports of its various committees.

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Highland City Council approves construction at Water Treatment Plant

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 14, 2016

Highland City Council convened Feb. 1 to approve the construction of a new clarifier at the Water Treatment Plant.

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Madison County Buildings and Facilities Management Committee gives status updates for current projects

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 13, 2016

The Buildings and Facilities Management Committee for Madison County met at the Administration Building in Edwardsville March 2 to review the statuses of committee projects.

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Troy holds special meeting on water plant renovation project

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 13, 2016

The city of Troy held a special City Council meeting Feb. 29 to review an engineering agreement with Gonzalez Engineering in a project related to water plant renovations and system upgrades.

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Maryville Village Board approves repairs to Anthony Lift station

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 13, 2016

Maryville's village board convened Feb. 17 to approve repairs at the Anthony Lift station.

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Madison County Institutions Committee reviews department reports

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 12, 2016

The Institutions Committee for Madison County met Wednesday to examine monthly reports from the Education, Veteran’s Assistance, Mental Health and Child Advocacy departments.

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Edwardsville Finance Committee to examine ordinance for Town Centre Business District

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 12, 2016

The Finance Committee for the city of Edwardsville met at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday to hold a budget meeting.

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State House candidate Katherine Ruocco filed petition to send Illinois House members back to work

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 11, 2016

The Illinois House of Representatives is adjourned until April despite a plea by State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) to continue working to solve critical issues crippling the state.

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Madison County Grants Committee meets for new business initiatives

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 11, 2016

The Grants Committee for Madison County met Feb. 29 to assess a host of new business topics.

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Madison County IT Committee examines AT&T agreement

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 11, 2016

The Information Technology Committee for Madison County examined a resolution Wednesday that modifies its service agreement with AT&T for communication services.

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Finance and Government Operations Committee discusses flood prevention resolution

By Mark Iandolo | Mar 11, 2016

The Finance and Government Operations Committee for Madison County convened Wednesday to discuss the Southwestern Illinois Flood Prevention District Council Budget Resolution.