October, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

5.56 percent of people in Greenville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

7.93 percent of people in Gillespie receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

9.66 percent of people in East Alton receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

3.83 percent of people in Brussels receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

Documentary 'Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics' airing on TV, in theaters

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

A new documentary about Illinois' long-serving Democratic House Speaker Michael Madigan is in the midst of several scheduled showings on local TV, a prelude to what its conservative backers say will be even broader distribution in the final weeks before the general election.

27.99 percent of people in Lovejoy receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

5.65 percent of people in Grafton receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

5.42 percent of people in Hettick receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2016

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

Prenzler again calls out opponent over issue of credit card use

By Karen Kidd | Oct 17, 2016

Madison County treasurer and Republican county board chairman candidate Kurt Prenzler said that stricter oversight is needed to cure a "culture of credit card abuse" that is ailing county government.

In six weeks, three law firms pitch in nearly $800K to state Dem campaigns

By Madison County Record | Oct 17, 2016

SPRINGFIELD – Law firms of John Simmons, Randy Gori and Tom Keefe gave $779,734 to campaigns of Illinois Democrats from Sept. 1 to Oct. 10.

Inspired by veterans' service, Babcock pledges to work for balanced budget

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 17, 2016

Metro East's Mike Babcock, the Republican contender for the District 111 state House seat, recently took to social media to express his appreciation for military veterans and their service.

Ruocco fights back against Hoffman mailer's tax increase and fee-hike allegations

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 17, 2016

Katherine Ruocco, Republican candidate for the District 113 state House seat, lashed out at her opponent, state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-Collinsville), after his recent mailer said she voted to raise property taxes and sewer fees.

CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater 5k set for Dec. 10 in Edwardsville

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

The city of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts and Special Events Board met Oct. 4 to plan the CHRISTmas Ugly Sweater Dash 5k.

Granite City considers Medicare supplement renewal

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

The Granite City Insurance And Risk Management Committee met Oct. 4 to discuss the Benistar Medicare Supplement renewal.

Bethalto considers adjustments to Alton's wastewater rates

By Lhalie Castillo | Oct 16, 2016

The village of Bethalto Board met Oct. 3 to consider authorizing rates and charges with Alton for wastewater treatment.

With hometown's cornfields in mind, Shimkus supports Renewable Fuel Standard reform

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 14, 2016

Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently expressed his readiness to lead the House Energy and Commerce Committee, on which he is the senior member, in pushing for Renewable Fuel Standard reform.

6.42 percent of people in New Memphis receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

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

5.47 percent of people in Smithboro were receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2016

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