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News from November 2016

East Alton library board selects book club novel

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2016

The East Alton Public Library District Board of Trustees met Aug. 18 to select the next book club novel.

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Alton City Council establishes salaries for elected officials

By Philip Gonzales | Nov 27, 2016

The Alton City Council met Oct. 12 to establish salaries for elected officials.

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Collinsville City Council promotes police lieutenant

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 27, 2016

The Collinsville City Council met Oct. 17 to promote a new police lieutenant.

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Granite City planning committee addresses sign ordinance

By Wadi Reformado | Nov 27, 2016

The city of Granite City Planning and Zoning Committee met Sept. 6 to address sign ordinances in regards to city benches.

State places High Mount SD 116 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed High Mount SD 116 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Carlyle CUSD 1 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Carlyle CUSD 1 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places East Alton SD 13 on 'Financial Watch' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed East Alton SD 13 on its "Financial Watch" list.

State places Freeburg CHSD 77 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Freeburg CHSD 77 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Gillespie CUSD 7 on 'Financial Early Warning' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Gillespie CUSD 7 on its "Financial Early Warning" list.

State places Highland CUSD 5 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Highland CUSD 5 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Mount Olive CUSD 5 on 'Financial Review' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Mount Olive CUSD 5 on its "Financial Review" list.

State places Northwestern CUSD 2 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Northwestern CUSD 2 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Smithton CCSD 130 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Smithton CCSD 130 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Triad CUSD 2 on 'Financial Watch' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Triad CUSD 2 on its "Financial Watch" list.

State places Venice CUSD 3 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Venice CUSD 3 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

State places Wolf Branch SD 113 on 'Financial Recognition' list

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Wolf Branch SD 113 on its "Financial Recognition" list.

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6.32 percent of people in Edwardsville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

6.32 percent of people in Edwardsville were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.

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17.5 percent of people in Madison receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

17.5 percent of people in Madison were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.

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3.85 percent of people in Modesto receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 25, 2016

3.85 percent of people in Modesto were receiving food stamps as of April 30, 2016, according to an analysis of the federal program by Metro East Sun.

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Report: ARI prison-diversion program so far saves taxpayers over $75 million

By Metro East Sun | Nov 25, 2016

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority released the Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) annual report this week, saying the prison-diversion program saved taxpayers more than $75 million over the past five years.