Madison County
2025 Madison County tentative multiplier announced
By Tribune Staff SPRINGFIELD – Madison County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 1.0793, according to David Harris, director of the Illinois Department of Revenue (IDOR). The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier,” is the method used to achieve uniform property assessments among counties, as required by law. This…
Read MoreSt. Louis non-profit praises Madison County for homeless support
by Randy Pierce • Madison County has been praised for being a leader and pacesetter in providing support services for the homeless by the executive director of a St. Louis-based non-profit organization which focuses on solutions for such circumstances. At a recent meeting of the Madison County Board, its chairman, Chris Slusser, introduced Samantha Stangl,…
Read MoreLebanon Road project extension definitely approved into 2026
by Randy Pierce • Due to some unanticipated delays and, more recently, the onset of late fall/winter weather creating interference, the deadline to complete the upgrading of Lebanon Road near Troy has been extended into 2026, according to Madison County Highway Department Engineer Adam Walden. At a meeting of the county board transportation committee, chaired…
Read MoreCounty voters will be asked to approve tax credit referendum in 2026
by Randy Pierce • Voters in Madison County, when they go to the polls during the March 17, 2026 primary election, will be asked if they would agree with Illinois’ participation in a federal tax credit program that would provide funding support for a broad range of academic needs. Placing this advisory referendum question on…
Read MoreCounty chairman elaborates on tech upgrades in chamber
by Randy Pierce • As major renovations are occurring in the meeting room where the Madison County Board and its committees convene, its chairman, Chris Slusser, positions himself as an advocate of those improvements, including what is being done related to the upgrading of the technology so that observers can better follow what is happening.…
Read MoreSecond phase of Zenk Road, 5 other projects added for CDBG funding
by Randy Pierce Six projects in Madison County, including one in Collinsville and another in Troy, have been added for funding support from the Madison County share of federal funds known as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). A public comment period concerning the “substantial amendment,” as it is formally defined, to the existing CDBG…
Read MoreSpecial-use permit for former Steffi’s location approved
by Randy Pierce • Approval has been given for a special-use permit authorizing the new owner of a bar/restaurant, formerly known as Steffi’s, in unincorporated Collinsville, to operate the establishment but he still needs to get a liquor license before he can move forward as planned. The issuance of the special-use permit, approved by a…
Read MoreMadison County Government chamber upgrade underway
by Randy Pierce • Nov. 20, marked the beginning of a renovation to the Madison County Board meeting room within the administration building at 157 North Main Street in Edwardsville, a project intended to improve accessibility and offer more modernized transparency concerning the proceedings which take place there. A contract for this upgrade has been…
Read MorePraise noted for FY 2026 Madison County Budget
by Randy Pierce Two members of the Madison County Board, Chris Guy of Maryville and Dalton Gray of Troy, had positive comments to share concerning its passage of the 2026 fiscal year budget on Nov. 19. Guy, who chairs the board’s finance and government operations committee, which was responsible for reviewing the proposed budget and…
Read MoreMadison County zoning approves plat for new Dollar General in Marine
by Randy Pierce • Following approval by the Madison County Board Building and Zoning Committee earlier this month, a two-lot minor subdivision plat will allow for the future development of a Dollar General retail store at a location just outside of the corporate limits of the village of Marine. As reported to that committee by…
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