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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

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16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

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Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

EDWARDSVILLE-GLEN CARBON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: SPONSOR. PLAY. Annual Golf Tournament is 6/29

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

Registration is open for the the Ed/Glen Chamber's annual golf tournament, which is slated for a 7:30am shotgun start Friday, June 29 at Edwardsville’s beautiful Fox Creek Golf Club.

GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Back to School Fun Fair Vendors and Sponsors Needed

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

On Wednesday, August 8th, 2018, the Chamber’s Education Committee will host their annual Back to School Fun Fair at Belleville West High School from 5 – 7 p.m.

CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: Movies on Main 2018

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

Head to Uptown Collinsville for a free, fun, family-friendly outdoor event!

Report: Edwardsville Firefighters Pension Fund lost $202,659 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Edwardsville Firefighters Pension Fund lost 1.94 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Woods Basement Systems - Vote For The Best Businesses In St Louis

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

Here's your chance to vote for the Best Businesses In St. Louis.

Terry Lee and Bobbie Lynn Waymoth acquire 1021 Deal St., Highland

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Terry Lee and Bobbie Lynn Waymoth purchased a two bedroom home at 1021 Deal St., Highland from A. Dickhaut Imogene (estate) for $86,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Edwardsville Police Pension Fund earns $78,393 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

The Edwardsville Police Pension Fund had 42 active participants receiving an average salary of $78,393 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Samuel J. and Chelsey Null sell 4265 Marigold Drive, Pontoon Beach

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Deanne R Judd purchased a three bedroom home at 4265 Marigold Drive, Pontoon Beach from Samuel J. and Chelsey Null for $78,500.

David K. and Barbara K. Northway unload 5901 Meridian Woods, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, David K. and Barbara K. Northway sold their property at 5901 Meridian Woods, Glen Carbon to John and Crystal Foley for $90,000.

CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: Movies on Main 2018

By Press release submission | May 31, 2018

Head to Uptown Collinsville for a free, fun, family-friendly outdoor event!

Analysis: Maryville pays $4.85 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Maryville Firefighter's Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 82.9 percent of the $114,903 the Maryville Firefighter's Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.85 for every $1 from pension members.

Racehorse Investments LLC acquires 1301 Piasa Lane, Hartford

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Racehorse Investments LLC purchased a property at 1301 Piasa Lane, Hartford from David Brown and Landing I. Phoenix (trust) for $700,000.

Turner Enterprises Inc. acquire 250 Seminole St., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Turner Enterprises Inc. sold their property at 250 Seminole St., Edwardsville to Shayne Kunselman and Kunselman Shayne Kearby for $228,480.

Awesome Rentals LLC acquires 517 Thomas St., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The two bedroom home at 517 Thomas St., Edwardsville was sold on May 31, 2018 by Kathleen Schneider for $105,000. The buyer was Awesome Rentals LLC.

Delani Spradlin and Mark Hemmer acquire 101 James Drive, Troy

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Elsa K. and Michael C. Raymond sold their one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 101 James Drive, Troy to Delani Spradlin and Mark Hemmer for $186,000.

John and Crystal Foley buy 5905 Meridian Woods, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, John and Crystal Foley purchased a one bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 5905 Meridian Woods, Glen Carbon from David K. and Barbara K. Northway for $850,000.

Dolores B Wagener acquires 4911 Chateau Drive, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Marilyn C Loveless sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 4911 Chateau Drive, Godfrey to Dolores B Wagener for $137,000.