January, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Swansea Committee of the Whole hears committee reports

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 13, 2017

Swansea Committee of the Whole hears committee reports at its recent meeting.

Alton City Council takes action on sale of surplus property

By Louie Torres | Jan 13, 2017

Alton City Council takes action on sale of surplus property at its meeting this week.

Analysts say Trump, Congress can help GOP expand in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Jan 13, 2017

The result of this year’s November election was arguably the most surprising event of 2016.

Job training available to select SNAP recipients

By Metro East Sun | Jan 13, 2017

The Illinois Department of Human Services and Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity have openings available to help SNAP recipients receive training and learn skills to gain meaningful employment.

Illinois wins $850,000 for small business exports

By Metro East Sun | Jan 13, 2017

Under the state’s Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s (DCEO) auspices, Illinois’ Office of Trade and Investment has been awarded $850,000 in federal funding to promote small-business growth with an emphasis on expanding exports.

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Easy street may be over for Illinois' House Democrats

By Metro East Sun | Jan 13, 2017

Illinois House Democrats may be coming to the end of a “comfortable" era working alongside Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), with longtime mutual back-scratching among the statesman’s elected cronies possibly diminishing soon, according to the News-Gazette.

Glen Carbon development committee reviews zoning report

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The village of Glen Carbon Building and Development Committee met Oct. 24 to review the zoning report.

Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee plans environmental events

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The village of Glen Carbon Cool Cities Committee met Oct. 26 to plan environmental events.

Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency updates plans

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The village of Godfrey Emergency Services and Disaster Agency met Oct. 24 to update plans.

Granite City economic development committee waives liens

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The Granite City Industrial Search and Economic Development Committee met October 18 to waive liens.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee amends ordinance code

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 13, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Sept. 27 to amend an ordinance code.

Mautino allegedly admits to violating state transparency laws in lawsuit response

By Metro East Sun | Jan 12, 2017

Nearly one year after a government watchdog group exposed the questionable campaign spending of Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino that launched state and federal investigations, Mautino’s response to a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit is confirmation that he broke state laws, the group claims.

Chicago Tribune expects 2017 will mean more Madigan-generated woes for Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Jan 12, 2017

Even as Gov. Bruce Rauner continues to strive toward a potential state budget solution, House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) “delays and offers nothing,” the Chicago Tribune recently reported while continuing its coverage of Illinois’ hemorrhaging finances.