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The fountain in Highland's City Square is pictured here at full force on a warm day.

City of Highland wants exemption from Illinois Paid Leave Act

Elizabeth Donald

The Illinois Paid Leave for All Workers Act requires employers to provide five paid days off per year that can be used for any reason. City employees not covered by union already earned one week of vacation and 104 hours of sick time per year.

Illinois Cities Face Revenue Shortfall, Ask Feds For Help

Mary Hansen

Nearly 200 cities told the Illinois Municipal League that they expect to bring in less money from taxes on shopping, gaming, gas and other sources due...

The intersection of Collinsville and St. Louis Avenues in East St. Louis is where a mob of white rioters first gathered before they rampaged through the city, seeking out and killing black residents.

Government, Politics & Issues

Some Metro East Cities Could Lose Home Rule Taxing And Regulatory Powers In 2020

Eric Schmid

BELLEVILLE — Illinois’ slow but steady population decline could jeopardize the home rule status some Metro East cities enjoy.Home rule grants cities broad…

Mascotoutah Mayor Jerry Daugherty speaks at a news conference Wednesday, April 22, 2015. Daugherty is the current chair of the Illinois Municipal League.

Government, Politics & Issues

Metro East mayors say proposed cuts would be 'disaster' for local government

A dozen Metro East mayors are asking Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner to reconsider a cost-saving measure in his proposed state budget. Rauner ran for office on…