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Data Centers, Aldermen and the Question of Representation

With Granite City’s April 6, 2027, municipal election approaching, the debate over data centers is placing increasing pressure on aldermen seeking reelection and candidates hoping to represent their wards. Residents opposed to data center development are demanding clear answers from candidates about where they stand. Some have made it...

Granite City, IL · 1d

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Residents voice concerns at Maryville Board Meeting over annexation

By Kathy Turner • Several residents used Maryville’s village board meeting as a platform to express their opposition to an ordinance being acted on that evening. Paige Durham of the Madison County Farm Bureau and five others speak out against the proposed action for annexation at the Nov. 4 meeting.

Maryville, IL · 2d

Missouri Independent

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Utility company Ameren has received the green light to add a new-to-Missouri type of infrastructure to the electric grid: batteries. The utility is expanding energy storage in the state. It is currently building its first battery facility in Missouri and recently received approval from state regulators for three more. Last month, the Missouri Public Service […]

Missouri · 2d

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Maryville Board approves hiring of code enforcement officer

By Kathy Turner • The Maryville village board on Wednesday, Nov. 4 approved the hiring of Ben Comegys. He will serve in the role of full-time code enforcement officer and building inspector. In other action, the board approved the purchase of five sets of turnout gear for the fire...

Maryville, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Willow Creek Drive culvert replacement bid heads to City Council vote

A $2.52 million bid for the Willow Creek Drive culvert replacement is headed to the Edwardsville City Council for a Nov. 17 vote.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Troy City Council keeps ‘technical correction’ to enterprise zone tabled

County officials have requested a fee from each of the municipalities covered by the four zones the county administers. The one that covers parts of Troy is the Discovery Enterprise Zone. Last month, City Administrator Jay Keeven outlined the background for the request. “This is at the request of Madison...

Troy, IL · 1d

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A University City, Mo., Tow Truck Took 150+ Cars From Driveways and Backyards in 3 Years, No Warrants, a Lawsuit Says

In Missouri, renewing your plates means gathering paperwork first. The state wants a paid personal property tax receipt and, for many vehicles, a safety or emissions inspection certificate no more than 60 days old, according to its plate renewal requirements. St. Louis County cars also have to pass the Gateway emissions program. If any one of those steps fails, the tags lapse, and plenty of owners leave the car in the driveway while they save for the fix.

University City, MO · 2d

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Yelp's Merry on the Mississippi spotlights Alton small businesses for the holidays

A Yelp passport sent visitors through 16 Alton businesses for a night of holiday shopping

Alton, IL · 1d

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Competing plans emerge to move St. Louis County employees from Clayton building

St. Louis County Executive Sam Page and the St. Louis County Council can’t even agree on how to move out of the county’s aging headquarters. The debate comes after years of disagreements between Page and the council over matters including COVID-era mask mandates, Page’s continuing work as an anesthesiologist and funding for medical care at the St. Louis County jail.

Clayton, MO · 2d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Major work at Goshen Commons expected to wrap up within month

Crews are finishing major components at Goshen Commons.

Edwardsville, IL · 1d

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Potential IHSA Constitution amendment proposals for 2026-27 announced

A total of 24 proposals that could potentially amend the IHSA Constitution and By-Laws were received from principals and other official representatives of IHSA member schools for the IHSA’s 2026-27 legislative cycle. The IHSA Legislative Commission discussed the 24 proposals during their first meeting on Monday, Nov. 2. Proposals...

Collinsville, IL · 1d

The Edwardsville Intelligencer

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Makers Market brings shoppers to City Park

The market featured vintage curators, jewelry makers, fiber artists, booksellers and food trucks.

Edwardsville, IL · 2d

Collinsville Daily News

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ACT Renews Community Action Grants Program for Sixth Consecutive Year

Pontoon Beach, IL, November 13, 2026 … The Board of Directors for Agency for Community Transit (ACT) voted to renew the ACT Community Action Grants Program for a sixth consecutive year, with funds available beginning in January 2027. Launched in 2022, the program supports projects that enhance mobility, improve transportation-related accessibility, and promote alternative transportation options for Madison County, Illinois residents. Since its inception, the program has awarded nearly $6.5 million to 234 projects led by 87 partners serving Madison County residents. Funded projects include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, transportation events and education, public transit fares, planning activities, ADA accessible vehicles, and operating expenses for organizations providing transportation services. Eligible applicants include Madison County cities, villages, and townships, as well as 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, park districts, library districts, transit districts, and airport districts based in or providing services within Madison County. Each entity may receive up to $100,000 per calendar year, with a maximum award of $100,000 per project. For requests exceeding $10,000, the first application deadline is January 11, 2027, at 11 p.m. Central. Additional deadlines are April 12, July 12, and October 11. Each quarter’s funds are awarded until fully pledged, so applicants are encouraged to apply early.

Madison County, IL · 1d

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New St. Louis County Executive, council members prepare for new term

With nearly two-thirds of the vote, St. Louis County voters delivered victory to Democratic candidate for St. Louis County Executive Jake Zimmerman, giving the longtime county assessor the opportunity to put his own stamp on county government beginning Jan. 5, 2027. According to unofficial election results, Zimmerman won 65.07% of the vote, totaling 251,305 votes.

St Louis County, MO · 1d

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Troy officials discuss changing trash haulers

He said after Republic took over Sanders Waste Systems out of Alton, Keeven said some residents complained about pick-up times and issues with getting new trash cans. “Our contract with them comes due next April or July,” he said. “They asked if we would like to do a long-term contract. I spoke with the mayor about that and I spoke to other city administrators with who they’re using and are they satisfied with the service?”

Troy, IL · 1d

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Missouri Picks Builder for $583M I-70 Widening From Kingdom City to Warrenton

Missouri has picked the team that will widen a 44-mile stretch of Interstate 70 between Kingdom City and Warrenton, adding a third lane in each direction and replacing every inch of existing pavement along the corridor. Construction is expected to begin in the first half of 2027, with the project wrapped up by late 2030.

Warrenton, MO · 4d

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Ameren plans three more Missouri battery plants

Missouri · 3d

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Missouri hemp businesses clear shelves, close shops as new restrictions take effect

Brian Riegel, owner of South Point Hemp, has farmed hemp since 2018 near Union. He had hoped to specialize in full-spectrum CBD products, which are marketed as sleep aids and pain relievers. But those products contain small amounts of hemp-derived THC, which is now banned in Missouri (Rebecca Rivas/Missouri Independent).

Missouri · 1d

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Warren County joins fight over constitutionality of property tax law

The Warren County Commission voted Nov. 5 to join other Missouri counties in challenging a recent court decision upholding the constitutionality of Senate Bill 3, passed in 2025, which paved the way for residential property tax credits in many counties, including Warren. “The judge voted in the state’s favor, so...

Warren County, MO · 2d

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Cottleville receives $2.6 million for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N

COTTLEVILLE, Mo. (First Alert 4) - Cottleville has received a $2.6 million federal grant for pedestrian safety improvements along Highway N, more than two years after a woman was severely injured while walking near Dardenne Creek. The project will cover a 1.3-mile stretch from Cottleville Parkway to Gutermuth Road. Plans...

Cottleville, MO · 1d