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Big BBQ contest coming to Collinsville, Troy
The Illinois Soybean Association is hosting the Illinois “Field of Beans” BBQ Grand Slam, and two locations this year are in Madison County. This professional BBQ competition series consists of four events within the larger Kansas City Barbecue Society Competition Circuit and will judge competitors on three categories: chicken, pork, and ribs.
New principal named for ROE 41 Safe School
Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Werden, recently announced the hiring of a new principal for the county’s alternative school in Troy known as Center for Educational Opportunities. The new principal will be Naj Citrowske. Most recently, Citrowske previously worked as an assistant principal for the Alton School District and will start in Troy this July. She has more than 20 years of experience in public education as both a teacher and an administrator, all in Madison County. Citrowske plans to continue the long track record of excellent alternative education provided to students at CEO in her new role as principal.
MEPRD Seeking Grant Applications
Applications are now being sought by the Metro East Park and Recreation District for over $3.4 million-plus in grant funding for its support of applicable projects in Madison and St. Clair counties. The MEPRD office is located at 104 United Drive west of Illinois Route 157 and north of Interstate...
What if Madison County homeless shelter doesn't get built?
Madison County was allocated $2.5 million of COVID taxpayer money for a non-congregate shelter. The Salvation Army, an experienced homeless shelter provider located in Alton, submitted an application that:. Met published review criteria;. Projected the additional necessary funding;. And was approved pending full County Board and Alton Planning Commission approval.
NIMBYism blocks transitional housing in Alton | Letter to the Editor
The City of Alton has made camping/sleeping on public property illegal. This is happening in more and more communities. You can’t legislate a segment of our population out of existence. Alton’s Salvation Army had a proposal to help alleviate this issue with a transitional housing program for Madison County. However, the old Not in My Back Yard (NIMBY) reasoning spoiled two options in Alton and Madison County has also created an obstacle with their ‘within five miles of the County Court House’ designation.
Two Metro East school districts consider consolidation proposal
Editor's note: This story was originally published in the Belleville News-Democrat. Madison School District 12 and Venice School District 3 began discussing a proposal to consolidate during special meetings each board of education held Wednesday evening. At the meetings, local education officials gave a presentation on the benefits of a...
New Principal Named For CEO Safe School In Troy
TROY - Madison County Regional Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Robert Werden, recently announced the hiring of a new principal for the county’s alternative school in Troy known as CEO (Center for Educational Opportunities). The new principal will be Naj Citrowske. Most recently, Citrowske previously worked as an assistant principal...
Troy Fire District Appointments Approved
MADISON COUNTY — Appointments of two men to serve on the board of trustees for the Troy Fire Protection District, which were brought forward by Madison County Board Chairman Kurt Prenzler, first considered in May then postponed until this month, have received a majority vote of support. At the...
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