As we await the finishing touches and the opening of the Metropolis dog park, we review our conversation from April with Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords. METROPOLIS, IL - Four-legged residents of Metropolis will soon have a new place to run and play. During a March City Council meeting, officials approved the developme...

METROPOLIS - As community members across Southern Illinois work to ensure safe and stable living conditions for their families, understanding state and local housing laws remains a critical priority for renters and property owners alike. Under Illinois law, residential lease agreements carry an implicit standard known ...

METROPOLIS, IL - The Metropolis Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will convene for a special meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM. The meeting is set to take place in the Council Chambers at City Hall, located at 106 West Fifth Street in Metropolis. Led by Chair Mike Moorman, the commission will addres...