Last week, petitions with more than 1,100 signatures were submitted to the EA-WR district office, in response to its July 12 “backdoor referendum” that gave citizens 30 days to gather 832 signatures to put a $2.4 million bond issue on the March 19, 2024 ballot.
Chairman Kurt Prenzler is critical of the East Alton-Wood River High School District's $2.4 million backdoor referendum and collected signatures to put the tax increase on the 2024 ballot for voters to decide.
The Madison County Board rejected a referendum seeking to place a controversial Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) question on the March 2024 primary ballot.
The Madison County Board is expected to meet this week to discuss the Property Tax Extension Limitation Law (PTELL) and whether to include the measure on the 2024 ballot.
Madison County Board member Charles “Skip” Schmidt (R-Edwardsville) pleaded guilty to a DUI charge on May 11 in Associate Judge Veronica Armouti’s courtroom.
Former Madison County Board member Gussie Glasper pleaded guilty on Monday to a criminal misdemeanor charge for disregarding the election code during the June 22, 2022, Primary Election.
The Madison County Board approved a $3 million agreement on behalf of the county to settle a wrongful death suit filed in federal court over the 2020 death of inmate Elissa Lindhorst, who died after suffering from opioid withdrawal.
The Madison County Board unanimously voted to authorize $143,548 in grants for environmental initiatives on March 15, supporting projects for several municipalities, townships and park districts throughout the county.
In light of recent tragic crimes in the City of St. Louis, I am asking Madison County board members to consider a resolution calling for Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to resign.
The Madison County Board voted against the recommended appointment of board member Michael “Doc” Holliday (D-Alton) to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC).
The Madison County Board will vote tonight on Chairman Kurt Prenzler’s recommendation to appoint board member Michael “Doc” Holliday (D-Alton) to the Southwestern Illinois Law Enforcement Commission (SILEC).
On Tuesday, the Madison County Health Advisory Committee met and discussed the current Covid situation. We can’t predict the future, but one idea is that the shot may be available annually, similar to the flu vaccine. Members of the health advisory committee again stressed the principle of informed consent, and encouraged people to do their research, consult with medical professionals and decide for themselves.
The Madison County Board will vote Wednesday evening on a resolution to allow merit increases for department heads and to grant Madison County Administrator Dave Tanzyus a 16.7 percent pay raise, bumping his salary up to $140,000.
Several Republican state legislators joined the Madison County Board in their opposition to the “assault weapons” ban signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker Tuesday evening during a lame duck session.
Following the death of Madison County Board member Bill Meyer, 75, several fellow members remembered him for his love and appreciation of District 3 after roughly 18 years of service to his constituents.
After the newly elected Madison County Board members were sworn in at a reorganizational meeting on Dec. 5, board member Mick Madison (R-Bethalto) was selected to serve as chairperson pro tem.
The Madison County Board on Wednesday approved a $181.1 million budget and a "zero-growth" property tax levy for the sixth straight year, according to an announcement of the board.
Outgoing Madison County board county member Eric Foster of Granite City challenged Chairman Kurt Prenzler one last time before his term ends next month, revisiting one of county government's most contentious issues in recent times.
