Metro East Sun

Law enforcement agencies offer college scholarship opportunities to Illinois students

By John Suayan | Jan 31, 2022

The Madison County Sheriff's Office and Illinois Sheriffs' Association have partnered to provide a scholarship for Illinois students bound for college the next academic year.

Bryant hosts Youth Advisory Council: 'Each of them have a voice in the process'

By John Suayan | Dec 24, 2021

More than 30 high school students from 16 schools across the 58th Senate District attended State Sen. Terri Bryant’s (R-Murphysboro) first-ever Youth Advisory Council at Southern Illinois University–Carbondale on Dec. 7.

Elik appeals for prayers after Edwardsville tornado, urges public to stay away from Amazon facility

By John Suayan | Dec 15, 2021

State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) on Dec. 11 appealed for prayers for the victims of a tornado outbreak that impacted Illinois and five other states.

Better late than never: Retirement party celebrates Illinois Supreme Court Karmeier's accomplishments

By John Suayan | Nov 11, 2021

A former Illinois Supreme Court judge was able to celebrate his retirement a year after he vacated the bench.

Most Democrats, including Rep. Pappas, have little to say about the lawmaker's comment on abortion

By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2019

Democratic colleagues appear reluctant to discuss a meeting between a fellow state representative and her constituents in which the lawmaker allegedly offered castration as a solution to abortion.