Metro East Sun

Belleville area cheers Lisa Madigan's decision to call it quits

By Chandra Lye | Sep 19, 2017

The Belleville News-Democrat's Facebook page came to life recently with an outpouring of general relief and delight that Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan will end her reign in 2019.

Babcock wants human trafficking eliminated in Illinois

By Chandra Lye | Aug 29, 2016

Mike Babcock, the Republican candidate in House District 111, supports Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing two bills aimed at tackling human trafficking.  

Illinois state House candidate applauds bills targeting human trafficking

By Chandra Lye | Aug 29, 2016

Katherine Ruocco, the Republican candidate for the state House seat in District 113, supports the signing of two Illinois bills that tackle human trafficking.