Maryville Board holds special session to pass resolution, hire full-time inspector
By Kathy Turner • In a move to assist the Illinois Municipal League (IML) in its efforts to stop potential legislation, the Maryville Village Board met in special session on Oct. 29. The board approved a resolution which opposes House Bill 3266. The bill states that any project in a tax-increment finance (TIF) district be…
Read MoreEight Fr. McGivney students chosen to sing, play in area music festival
by Randy Pierce • Eight Father McGivney Catholic High School students are among those chosen for participation in the Illinois Music Education Association District 6 Festival scheduled for Nov. 22, a special event being held at Belleville Township High School West in Belleville as a preliminary to a state-wide gathering set for January in Peoria.…
Read More19th Annual Maryville Turkey Trot runs off on Nov. 15
On Nov. 15, Maryville Parks and Recreation will host its 19th Annual 5K Run & 1M Walk/Run Turkey Trot in Drost Park, Pavilion 1, which is just off Rt. 159 and Vadalabene Drive. Registration begins at 7:15 a.m. and runs through 8:45 a.m. Races start at 9:00 a.m. and 9:10 a.m. respectively. The pre-registration entry…
Read MoreMadison County observes National 4-H Club Week
by Randy Pierce • Debbie Adamick, leader of the Stars and Junior Ags 4-H Club of Marine, was among the many members of that organization who were present for special recognition of it last month. America’s largest youth development organization, 4-H, was honored on Oct. 15, by Madison County Board Chairman Chris Slusser, who issued…
Read MoreCounty zoning approves special-use permit for former Steffi’s location
by Randy Pierce • Currently undergoing a clean-up after its owners were cited for an accumulation of junk and debris, a property located at 3125 Fairmont Avenue in unincorporated Collinsville is the subject of a special-use permit approved by the Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on Tuesday, Oct. 28. Located in a limited…
Read MoreCounty program benefitting seniors with disabilities to get OLGA Award
by Randy Pierce • Administered under the leadership of Tony Fuhrmann of Collinsville, the Madison County Employment and Training apprenticeship program for high school seniors with disabilities is being recognized this month with a special award from the East West Gateway Council of Governments. The Outstanding Local Government Achievement (OGLA) award will be presented at…
Read MoreMEHS, Partners for Pets to host pet adoption event in Collinsville
by Randy Pierce • Animal control staff from Madison County and the City of Collinsville, along with the Metro East Humane Society and the Partners for Pets organization are working together to host an adoption event scheduled for Nov. 9, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Collinsville Activity Center, 10 Gateway Drive. At…
Read MoreFirst phase of Marine Elementary revamp to cost $730,000
Work slated to start after school year ends By Charles Bolinger Editor Among the many items on a packed agenda on Oct. 27, the Triad Board of Education approved spending $730,000 to start classroom reconstruction at Marine Elementary School. Easily the second largest part of the $99.2 million bond issue passed by voters in April,…
Read MoreMadison County may mark 10 years without property tax increase
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County is on track to keep property taxes steady for the 10th consecutive year as officials reviewed the proposed $180 million Fiscal Year 2026 budget and real estate tax levy on Oct. 29 The finance and government operations committee discussed the budget proposal during its Oct. 28 meeting. The full county board…
Read MoreTroy updates solar overlay to city’s comprehensive plan map
Copy of ORD 2025-44 Atch – 25-09-17 – Comprehensive Map (click link above to view Troy map) Caption – The zones on this map outlined with thick, black lines are the areas where city officials want to encourage solar array installation, in the southwest, southeast and northeast sections of rural Troy. Due north is at…
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