January, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

How did Rick Stone spend campaign funds in the fourth quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2017

Democratic Rick Stone's election campaign committee, Friends of Rick Stone, spent $4,471 in the fourth quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Rauner implored to take tougher stance in battle with AFSCME

By Metro East Sun | Jan 6, 2017

Perhaps one of the most prominent stories in 2016 was Gov. Bruce Rauner’s ongoing battle with Illinois’ largest government-employee union, but how Rauner proceeds in the months to come will be critical, a political analyst said.

'Elevator speech' remains sore spot with Kennedy

By Metro East Sun | Jan 6, 2017

Chris Kennedy does not appear to be a man who seeks the spotlight, as he coped with the GOP’s new digital ad linking him to House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) by eluding the topic — both on tape and afterward.

Timing of LeChien’s TRO for AFSCME questioned by Rauner in brief to appellate court

By The Madison County Record | Jan 6, 2017

MOUNT VERNON – Counsel to Gov. Bruce Rauner indicates the state may have been misled by St. Clair County Circuit Judge Robert LeChien when he preserved the status quo for state workers last month, according to a chronology that Rauner’s lawyer prepared.

Mendoza era begins on chaotic note during move-in time

By Metro East Sun | Jan 6, 2017

Amid reports of missing property and last-minute changes in move-in plans, the transition between outgoing Illinois Comptroller Leslie Geissler Munger and incoming Comptroller Susana Mendoza recently took on a testy tone.

Policy Institute, Madigan camp clash on population loss, business climate

By Metro East Sun | Jan 6, 2017

Over 110,000 more people left Illinois in a year than arrived here from other states, leading to the highest overall drop in population in the nation, new figures reveal.

GOP seeks uniformity on illegal immigrant student policies

By Metro East Sun | Jan 6, 2017

An Illinois legislator wants to see the state adopt a uniform, transparent and fiscally sound policy on the question of illegal immigrant students attending state universities.

Edwardsville Finance Committee reviews claims

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Sept. 29 to review claims.

Alton Oriental Garden Committee accepts donations

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2017

The city of Alton Oriental Garden Committee met Oct. 20 to accept donations.

Godfrey disaster agency address funeral procession logistics

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2017

The village of Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency met Oct. 24 to discuss funeral procession logistics.

Alton Civil Service Commission signs resignations

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2017

The city of Alton Civil Service Commission met Aug. 3 to sign resignations.

Alton Community Relations Commission announces upcoming events

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 5, 2017

The city of Alton Community Relations Commission met July 6 to announce upcoming events.

O'Fallon Panthers plan to compete with Southwest Conference elite

By Darren Yuvan | Jan 5, 2017

When O'Fallon High School first-year Head Coach Brian Muniz took over the boys' basketball team this season, he had a lot to live up to with this historically successful program.

Dennis Hatch donates $250 to Citizens for Sprague

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Dennis Hatch, (575 W. St. Louis St., Nashville), donated $250 to Belleville's Citizens for Sprague on Jan. 11, 2016.

Dave Wagner donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 4, 2017

Dave Wagner, (620 N. Railway Ave., Mascoutah,), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

House Democrat: Madigan has ‘outlived his usefulness in Springfield’

By Metro East Sun | Jan 4, 2017

An outgoing House Democrat is speaking out about House Speaker Mike Madigan for standing in the way of major reforms that could get Illinois back on its feet.