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The organization representing all 1,295 local governments in Illinois wants state lawmakers to help provide critical resources and restore revenue.

(The Center Square) – There is another push for a larger portion of Illinois income taxes to go back to municipalities. The Local Government Distributive Fund is made up of income tax collections and supports a city's p...

There is another push for a larger portion of Illinois income taxes to go back to municipalities.

“He had a wonderful love for the city and its citizens and he made quite a large impact on their lives.”

The mayors and the director of the Metro East Sanitary District said other, wealthier St. Clair County communities should help pay for a key drainage ditch’s maintenance.

St. Louis residents who’ve purchased recreational marijuana at Metro East dispensaries say the convenience of having local shops and lower taxes will make Missouri locations more attractive.

Belleville News-Democrat Erisha Moore-Howard, a mother of one of the teens who were arrested that evening, said the investigation doesn’t change her feelings about the incident. She asked the council and the police department what determines “adequate use of force on a child” who she said was only defending herself. Editor’s note: This story was originally published by the Belleville News-Democrat, a news partner of St. Louis Public Radio. FAIRVIEW HEIGHTS — The families of two teen...

He was mayor for 20 years after serving as an alderman and was active in many civic organizations.