Metro East Sun

'Services more critical than ever': Illinois senate passes bill to expand mental health services

By Andy Nghiem | Jun 7, 2021

The Illinois State Senate has passed a bill that would expand behavioral health care resources across the state.

Crowe's bill requires demolition plans be announced to 'prevent residents from being caught off guard'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 22, 2021

State Sen. Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is pushing for an initiative that would require power plant owners to provide advance warning to the surrounding communities of demolition plans.

Bost wants House to back investing in domestic iron, steel to 'support strong Buy American policies'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 22, 2021

A Republican congressman from Illinois backed a Congressional Steel Caucus' letter to the House calling for stronger support of Buy American policies.

Bill to protect hospital ensures Granite City area residents have 'affordable option' for health care

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 7, 2021

A Democratic lawmaker's legislation signed into law in April will allow the Gateway Regional Medical Center to retain its status as a safety-net hospital.

St. Clair Republican Party chair on Belt's two jobs: 'The second salary ought to be in the private sector'

By Andy Nghiem | Apr 3, 2021

State Sen. Christopher Belt (D-Centreville) is facing questions and controversy following a report showing that he was paid $58,500 in taxpayer dollars last year for a superintendent position at Commonfields of Cahokia Public Water and Sewage District.