Elle Johnson Stories | Metro East Sun

Attorney DeVore warns lawsuits against governor's executive shutdown orders could potentially cost taxpayers billions

By Elle Johnson | Sep 29, 2020

Lawsuits against Gov. J.B. Pritzker's executive orders that have kept businesses closed could cost Illinois taxpayers billions, attorney Thomas DeVore said.

St. Clair County chosen to pilot new COVID-19 contact tracing program

By Elle Johnson | Jun 27, 2020

St. Clair County was one of the two counties chosen to be part of a pilot initiative of Illinois Contact Tracing Collaborative.

Edwardsville residents lauded for protesting peacefully with no arrests

By Elle Johnson | Jun 12, 2020

A protest held outside of the Madison County Circuit Court was commended by the county chief judge for remaining peaceful with no arrests made.

Community leaders form 'Opening Up Madison County Again' committee

By Elle Johnson | May 20, 2020

Officials have formed an "Opening Up Madison County Again" committee to guide area businesses' recovery from the COVID-19 economic shutdown.

Local distillery partners with research center to produce hand sanitizer

By Elle Johnson | Apr 15, 2020

A distillery in rural Columbia has entirely shifted its business in an effort to help stop the coronavirus pandemic.

EPA checking potential water pollution from Scott Air Force Base chemicals

By Elle Johnson | Mar 11, 2020

Chemicals that cause cancer may have leaked into Metro East St.Louis from the Scott Air Force Base, a report from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency said.