Metro East Sun

Alton Police Department’s K-9 program receives a $2,500 donation from Country Financial

By James Ledbetter | Sep 20, 2020

Country Financial has awarded the Alton Police Department a donation for its K-9 unit.

Centerstone receives $360,000 grant to provide mental health services to those impacted by COVID-19 crisis

By James Ledbetter | Jun 24, 2020

Centerstone was awarded a $360,000 grant from the State of Illinois and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Morrison’s Irish Pub starts a community food pantry to help combat the economic devastation of COVID-19

By James Ledbetter | May 29, 2020

Unemployment rates are at an all-time high as the nation grapples with the COVID-19 crisis, but that isn't stopping business owners from helping their communities even with less staff such as a local pub.

Illinois American Water asks customers to practice social distancing with its workers

By James Ledbetter | May 1, 2020

Illinois American Water is asking customers to practice social distancing at all times as its employees continue to provide water and wastewater services.