Illinois lawmakers are considering a multibillion-dollar tax hike that the Illinois Policy Institute says may worsen the state’s already weakened economy.

The city of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met Feb. 15 to review the bill list.

Gov. Bruce Rauner signaled he is ready to jump on board with several parts of the proposed "grand bargain," yet remains staunchly opposed to other elements of it.

The city of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Feb. 14 to authorize a grant application.

The city of Edwardsville Band Board met Feb. 13 to discuss the 2017 budget.

The city of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met Feb. 13 to provide a staffing update.

The state of Illinois is losing people faster than any other state in the Midwest.

The city of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board met Jan. 11 to present the summary of funds balance.

Th city of Belleville Finance Committee met Feb. 13 to remodel facilities.

The city of Highland Combined Planning and Zoning Board met Jan. 4 to host a public hearing for requests.

The village of Belleville Park and Recreation Department met Jan. 11 to review budgets.

The city of Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission met Feb. 16 to plan the Midwest Salute to the Arts.

The city of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Feb. 16 to discuss the fire department budget.

The city of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Feb. 16 to establish a business district plan.

The Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee met Feb. 16 to provide updates on green businesses.

The Troy City Council met Feb. 21 to amend the housing occupancy ordinance.

The St. Clair County Finance Committee met Jan. 23 to purchase police vehicles.

The Glen Carbon Village Board met Feb. 14 to approve Homecoming purchases.

The Glen Carbon Village Board met Jan. 24 to address winter sale prices.

The Madison County Board met Feb. 15 to recommend board appointments.