Metro East Sun

Illinois' Korte on SAFE-T Act: 'This radical legislation pushes to defund the police and make our communities less safe'

By Art Benavidez | Aug 29, 2022

With the Illinois SAFE-T Act set to go into effect at the beginning of next year, critics ranging from law enforcement officials to Republicans are questioning whether the bill will truly provide any safety.

Turner pushes bill to adjust guidelines for hiring substitute teachers

By Art Benavidez | Feb 28, 2022

Teachers are in short supply across the country and in the state, and Illinois legislators are trying to lessen the problem.

Bourne: Inflation has 'a real-world impact for a lot of families that we represent'

By Art Benavidez | Nov 27, 2021

With inflation causing prices to rise across all sectors of the state’s economy, Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Morrisonville) said it’s time to address the issue and provide some relief.

'Activist Athlete,' Southern Illinois grad Berry fails to medal at Tokyo Olympics

By Art Benavidez | Aug 4, 2021

A controversial Centerville, Ill., native Olympic athlete failed to medal at the Tokyo Olympic Games.