Madison County
Madison County contracts for jail medical care
by Randy Pierce • Providing medical care for jail detainees was the focus of a resolution approved by the Madison County Board at its most recent meeting, this action taken so that there is no longer a need for employees working at the facility to handle the responsibility while also lessening the liability risks by…
Read MoreMadison County property tax bills sent, first payments due July 23
EDWARDSVILLE — Madison County Treasurer Mike Babcock wants property owners to know tax bills were mailed on June 16 and the first installment due date is July 23. The remaining due dates are Sept. 23, Oct. 8 and Dec. 8. Babcock said although the treasurer’s office serves as the county’s tax collector, it’s important to…
Read MoreMadison County offering support to Collinsville
by Randy Pierce • Based on anticipated final approval expected to come forth this week, Madison County will enter into an agreement to provide financial support for the City of Collinsville’s “Great Streets” project currently under way on St. Louis Road. At the Madison County Board Transportation Committee meeting, chaired by Bobby Ross of St.…
Read MoreNo ICE requests yet in county
by Randy Pierce • While demonstrations related to immigration policies and practices that began in Los Angeles, California are spreading throughout the nation, as of early last week, there have been no requests for support from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement Department received by the Madison County Sheriff’s Department concerning any such related…
Read MoreCounty transferring two roads to Troy
by Randy Pierce • Jurisdictional transfer of a pair of roads to the City of Troy is expected to be finalized at the next regular monthly meeting of the Madison County Board on Wednesday, June 18, as recommended by its transportation committee chaired by Bobby Ross of St. Jacob. That committee was told on Thursday,…
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