Metro East Sun

The Amphitheater Commission for the City of Alton recently approved several financial reports and bills.

Alton Parks and Recreation approved Rock Springs Park disc golf tournament

The Parks and Recreation Committee for the City of Alton recently approved a request by Jeff Ligdon to use Rock Springs Park for a disc golf tournament which will be held Saturday, May 21.

Madison County ETSB talks New World 2016 User Conference

The Emergency Telephone System Board (ETSB) for Madison County recently met to discuss the upcoming New World 2016 User Conference, which will be held April 24-26, at the Arizona Biltmore in Phoenix.

Alton City Council approves redirected traffic for Marquette Catholic High School's Fun Run and Walk

During a recent Alton City Council meeting, a resolution was approved for the Public Works Department, Police Department and Fire Department to direct the temporary closure of Fourth Street at certain locations on Saturday, May 7, so that Marquette Catholic High School can have its annual Fun Run and Walk.

Edwardsville City Council awards construction bids, approves financial reports

The Edwardsville City Council unanimously approved last month a motion to award the recycled rubber playground surface bid at Joe Glik Park to Ecoturf Surfacing LLC in the amount of $10,106.25.

Edwardsville committee approves funds for topographic survey for proposed park

The Administrative and Community Services Committee for the City of Edwardsville recently approved a professional services agreement with Juneau Associates Inc. that will allow the company to provide a topographic survey for a proposed park site along Goshen Road.

Dunstan applauds preliminary decision to impose duties on imported steel

Madison County Chairman Alan J. Dunstan recently commended on the U.S. Department of Commerce’s preliminary decision that steel producers in multiple countries unfairly exported steel to the United States and that duties shall be imposed on imported steel.

Edwardsville Plan Commission considers rezoning a YMCA center

The Plan Commission for the City of Edwardsville met Monday for three public hearings, including one involving a text amendment to the Landscaping and Screening ordinance.

Roxana Village Council approves Riverbend Growth Association annual dues

Roxana Village Council approved last night a payment to the Riverbend Growth Association for annual dues.

Highland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission discusses current project goals

The Highland Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission met March 15 in the Korte Recreation Center to discuss the Korte Recreation Center and the Sunray Drive land donation.

Alton Parks and Recreation Commission discusses citizen requests

Alton's Park and Recreation Commission gathered Tuesday to discuss a host of citizens’ requests.

Alton Community Relations Commission discusses Mental Health Seminar and other events

The Community Relations Commission for the city of Alton met March 13 to discuss upcoming events.

Madison board authorizes $1.3 million in park funding

By LocalLabs News Service | Mar 20, 2016

The Madison County board unanimously voted to authorize the distribution of 30 Park Enhancement Grants, totaling $1,343,398.66, to various municipalities and park districts throughout the county.

Alton Civil Service Commission reviews job descriptions, positions

The Civil Service Commission for the city of Alton recently held a discussion on job descriptions and positions.

Helms Joseph B. and Sharon N. Helms (declaration of trust) acquires 7018 Goshen Road, Edwardsville for $1.63M

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2016

On March 18, 2016, Helms Joseph B. and Sharon N. Helms (declaration of trust) sold their six bedroom, three bathroom home at 7018 Goshen Road, Edwardsville to Hawthorne Hills Development LLC for $1,629,000.

Alton Committee of the Whole to examine resolutions

Alton's Committee of the Whole will meet Monday to examine a resolution that would allow the Public Works, Police and Fire Departments to temporarily close a portion of Fourth Street on May 7 for the Marquette Catholic High School Fun Run & Walk.

Alton Historic Sub-Commission examines potential construction projects

The Historic Sub-Commission of Alton met 2 p.m. Thursday to discuss two applications for new projects.

Alton Plan Commission approves request for motion picture, sound recording business

The Plan Commission for the city of Alton met to approve a petition from Thomas Blake and T. Gaynor Blake of GST at 1:15 p.m. Tuesday for a special use permit.

St. Jacob board of trustees to discuss financing options for new Village Hall