January, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Swansea Board of Trustees considers amendment to FY 2017 municipal budget

By Louie Torres | Jan 23, 2017

Swansea Board of Trustees considers amendment to FY 2017 municipal budget at its meeting last week.

Alton City Council hears first reading of an ordinance on nuisance properties

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 23, 2017

Alton City Council hears first reading of an ordinance on nuisance properties at a recent meeting.

Glen Carbon Board of Trustees approves regulations governing use of village-owned facilities

By Philip Gonzales | Jan 23, 2017

Glen Carbon Board of Trustees approves regulations governing use of village-owned facilities at a recent meeting.

Godfrey Board of Trustees approves 2016 tax levy ordinance

By Louie Torres | Jan 23, 2017

Godfrey Board of Trustees approves 2016 tax levy ordinance at a recent meeting.

Alton committee collects ambulance service fees

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Alton Committee of the Whole met Dec. 12 to collect fees for an ambulance service.

Alton City Council reviews committee reports

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 21, 2017

The Alton City Council met Dec. 14 to review committee reports.

Troy City Council reviews subdivision improvement plan

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 21, 2017

The Troy City Council met Dec. 5 to review a subdivision ordinance improvement plan.

Belleville Municipal Officers Electoral Board holds case hearing

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 21, 2017

The city of Belleville Municipal Officers Electoral Board met Dec. 27 to hold a case hearing.

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2017

The president of a company that moved from Illinois to Indiana said recently on a Chicago radio talk show that he looks back on Illinois and hopes one day the state will get its act together.

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2017

After Illinois’ personal income tax was hiked just 2 points — from 3 to 5 percent — in early 2011, a record number of residents packed their bags, revealing what the Illinois Policy Institute termed “wealth flight.”

Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2017

Getting Illinois back on its feet has been a top priority for Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner since he took office two years ago.

Alton, Granite City Kmarts set to close

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Two Metro East Kmart stores are destined to shutter their doors following parent company Sears’ recent decision to close 108 Kmart venues and 42 Sears outlets nationwide by mid-spring, according to 'Business Insider.'

Shimkus to lead Congressional EPA oversight panel

By Carol Ostrow | Jan 16, 2017

Renewing his commitment to keep an eye on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Rep. John Shimkus (R-IL) recently accepted a six-year renewal of his post leading the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Environment Subcommittee.

Metro East representatives targeted for support of Madigan

By Ruth de Jauregui | Jan 15, 2017

Four Metro East state representatives were recently targeted by Illinois GOP robocalls.

Mark Massey donates $20 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2017

Mark Massey, (3474 Vicksburg Drive, Edwardsville), donated $20 to Springfield's REALTORS Political Action Committee on Jan. 13, 2016.

Dan Maher donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 14, 2017

Dan Maher, (9 Powder Valley, Belleville), donated $250 to Belleville's Committee to Elect Mark Kern on Jan. 28, 2016.

Belleville Finance Committee considers approval of expenditures to renovate City Hall

By Wadi Reformado | Jan 13, 2017

Belleville Finance Committee considers approval of expenditures to renovate City Hall at its meeting earlier this week.

Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Board holds special meeting to discuss student disciplinary action

By Jenie Mallari-Torres | Jan 13, 2017

Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Board recently held a special meeting to discuss a student disciplinary action.

Bethalto Board considers liquor code amendment to allow video gaming

By Lhalie Castillo | Jan 13, 2017

Bethalto Board considers liquor code amendment to allow video gaming at its meeting last week.

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News from January 2017

Swansea Board of Trustees considers amendment to FY 2017 municipal budget

Alton City Council hears first reading of an ordinance on nuisance properties

Glen Carbon Board of Trustees approves regulations governing use of village-owned facilities

Godfrey Board of Trustees approves 2016 tax levy ordinance

Alton committee collects ambulance service fees

Alton City Council reviews committee reports

Troy City Council reviews subdivision improvement plan

Belleville Municipal Officers Electoral Board holds case hearing

Frustrated Illinois manufacturer flees to Indiana's 'affordable shore' next door

Analysis: Illinois has nation's steepest 'wealth flight' income differential

Workers' comp reform a top priority for Rauner in 2017

Top corruption stories of 2016 centered in East St. Louis, Chicago

Alton, Granite City Kmarts set to close

Shimkus to lead Congressional EPA oversight panel

Metro East representatives targeted for support of Madigan

Mark Massey donates $20 to REALTORS Political Action Committee

Dan Maher donates $250 to Committee to Elect Mark Kern

Belleville Finance Committee considers approval of expenditures to renovate City Hall

Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 Board holds special meeting to discuss student disciplinary action

Bethalto Board considers liquor code amendment to allow video gaming

Rep. Amy Elik visits local head start program in Granite City

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