February, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Swansea Board of Trustees hears public comments

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Feb 18, 2017

The village of Swansea Board of Trustees met Jan. 30 to hear public comments.

Red Bud Committee reviews inventory control program

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 18, 2017

The city of Red Bud Committee met Jan. 16 to review the inventory control program.

Edwardsville City Council reviews subdivision stop sign request

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 18, 2017

The Edwardsville City Council met Jan. 30 to review a subdivision stop sign request.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee drafts capital improvements budget

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 18, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Jan. 31 to draft the budget for capital improvements.

Cartoonist defends controversial DeVos piece; Would do it again

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 17, 2017

The 'Belleville News-Democrat' cartoonist responsible for etching the controversial cartoon comparing civil rights icon Ruby Bridges to newly installed Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is defending his creation.

Alton Committee of the Whole authorizes street closures

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 17, 2017

The city of Alton Committee of the Whole met Jan. 23 to authorize street closures.

Louis Latzer library trustees increase wages

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 17, 2017

The Louis Latzer Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees met Jan. 24 to increase wages.

Madison judiciary committee renews security camera support contract

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

The Madison County Judiciary Committee met Feb. 1 to renew security camera support contract.

Madison County planning committee reviews subdivision plat requests

By Louie Torres | Feb 17, 2017

The Madison County Planning and Development Committee met Feb. 2 to review subdivision plat requests.

Granite City Public Works Committee removes handicapped spaces

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The Granite City Public Works Committee met Jan. 3 to remove handicapped spaces.

Granite City Finance Committee hires liquor license inspector

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The Granite City Finance Committee met Jan. 3 to hire someone to inspect liquor licenses.

Granite City Insurance and Safety Committee settles cases

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The Granite City Insurance and Safety Committee met Jan. 3 to settle cases.

Alton City Council accepts donated shuttles

By Wadi Reformado | Feb 16, 2017

The Alton City Council met Jan. 11 to accept donated shuttles.

Schultz Raymond Edward acquires 93 Stonebrook Drive, St. Jacob

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2017

On Feb. 14, 2017, Dorn Carolyn J. sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 93 Stonebrook Drive, St. Jacob to Schultz Raymond Edward for $157,000.

Maryville launches Discovery Sundays Series with trio of events

By Carol Ostrow | Feb 13, 2017

Starting with a BBQ event yesterday and continuing through the end of the month, Maryville’s Parks & Rec committee is presenting a trio of events for all residents and visitors via the village’s 10th annual Maryville Discovery Sundays Series.

Code RED signups available in Belleville

By Ruth de Jauregui | Feb 13, 2017

City offers community notification enrollment to local residents; emergency notifications sent out by email, text or phone.

5 previously convicted of voter fraud worked for campaigns in '16

By Madison County Record | Feb 13, 2017

EAST ST. LOUIS – Five persons who bought votes in 2004 received $12,350 as campaign workers in 2016. The St. Clair County central Democratic committee paid $2,000 to Charles Powell Jr., who led local meetings about buying votes in 2004.