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News from October 2016

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Roxane Board of Trustees authorize bill payment

By Wadi Reformado | Oct 25, 2016

The village of Roxane Board of Trustees met Sept. 19 to authorize bill payment.

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Madison County Buildings and Facilities Management Committee approves purchase requests

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2016

The Madison County Buildings and Facilities Management Committee met Oct. 11 to approve purchase requests.

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Madison County Community Services Advisory Council reviews organization standards

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2016

The Madison County Community Services Advisory Council met Oct. 17 to review organization standards.

Edwardsville tree commission to discuss fall planting

By Philip Gonzales | Oct 25, 2016

The city of Edwardsville Beautification and Tree Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. today in the Governor Edwards Room at City Hall.

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Highest-paid teacher in Harmony Emge SD 175 raked in $118,715.07 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

The top 20 highest-paid teachers in Harmony Emge SD 175 each earned more than $82,000.

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Highest-paid teacher in Belleville Township HSD 201 raked in $136,138.37 in the 2013-2014 school year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

The top 50 highest-paid teachers in Belleville Township HSD 201 each earned more than $105,000.

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'My Home is in Illinois' campaign supports many political newcomers in state races

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 25, 2016

A new ad campaign is encouraging voters to choose political newcomers for the state legislature when they go to the polls for the general election next month.

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Babcock chastises Beiser for not signing term limits pledge

By Ruth de Jauregui | Oct 24, 2016

Mike Babcock, Republican candidate for the District 111 state House race, took to social media to challenge his opponent, state Rep. Daniel Beiser (D-Alton), on term limits.

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Madigan documentary streaming online on newspapers' websites

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 24, 2016

Three Illinois daily newspapers are hosting on-demand screenings of the "Madigan: Power. Privilege. Politics." video.

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Ruocco strikes back after Hoffman alleges she's soft on child care

By Carol Ostrow | Oct 24, 2016

Speaking from firsthand personal experience, Katherine Ruocco, Republican candidate for the District 113 state House seat, recently clarified her strong stance on supporting child care policies with a statement on her Facebook page.

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Bokonon LLC acquires 122 Bluff Road N., Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Oct 24, 2016

On Oct. 24, 2016, Sanchez Ruben sold their commercial property at 122 Bluff Road N., Collinsville to Bokonon LLC for $177,000.

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East Alton-Wood River-Roxana youth basketball league signup underway

By Brent Zell | Oct 23, 2016

The Tri City Basketball program is having player registration until Nov. 18, according to EastAltonVillage.org.

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3.16 percent of people in Worden receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

3.16 percent of people in Worden 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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5.74 percent of people in Chesterfield receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

5.74 percent of people in Chesterfield 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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4.39 percent of people in Eagarville receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

4.39 percent of people in Eagarville 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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4.16 percent of people in Brighton receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

4.16 percent of people in Brighton 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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4.5 percent of people in Aviston receive food stamps

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2016

4.5 percent of people in Aviston 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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Ex-SIUE soccer star adjusts to big-time MLS scene in New York

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

Justin Bilyeu has taken his game from Edwardsville to the Big Apple.

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Lewis and Clark College honors fallen police officer, alumnus-athlete at soccer game

By Brent Zell | Oct 21, 2016

To understand how much Blake Snyder was liked, one only had to see the crowd at Lewis and Clark Community College's soccer stadium on Oct. 15.

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SIUE Cougars softball team finishes fall schedule unbeaten

By Brent Zell | Oct 20, 2016

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville softball team wrapped up its fall schedule with a 6-0 record, according to siuecougars.com.