August 12th Discussion with Metropolis Mayor Gregg Jeffords Regarding the Dog Park Under Construction on East Front Street in Metropolis

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...

WMOK - METROPOLIS, IL - Progress continues on the new Metropolis dog park, providing local pet owners with a dedicated, secure area for their animals. During a recent Metropolis City Council meeting, officials and local residents discussed updates on construction materials, funding, and public safety enforcement. Alder...

(2021-07-26) WMOK - Metropolis, IL - As yard sale season peaks, Metropolis Abatement Officer John Roman reminded us of our city ordinances on yard sale signs. Yard sale signs must not be posted or attached in any way to any City-owned pole or structure. Yard sale signs must not in any way obstruct the view of traffic. ...

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All month long-from October 1st through October 31st-the 2026 Library Crawl is in full swing across central and southern Illinois! If you're looking for a great excuse to take a weekend drive, hit the open road, and check out neighboring communities, this is a total barn burner of an event for book lovers of all ages. ...