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City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 7

City of O'Fallon Public Safety Committee met Dec. 9

City of O'Fallon Public Safety Committee met Monday, Dec. 9

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Dec. 9

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, Dec. 9

Q3 Recap: 12 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 12 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Dec. 9

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Dec. 9

Weekly recap of Madison County home sales during week ending Jan. 4

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Jan. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

Katie Stuart introduces HB1271 in House on Jan. 10—here’s what you need to know

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1271 on Jan. 10, with Katie Stuart as the lead sponsor.

National Human Trafficking Awareness Day emphasizes education and vigilance

Today marks National Human Trafficking Awareness Day, a time to acknowledge the presence of human trafficking in communities across the nation.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Jan. 14.

Q3 Recap: 15 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

There were 15 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Did Central School District 104 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 23.1% of the students in Central School District 104 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

House to review HB1120 introduced by Kevin Schmidt on Jan. 9

House Bill HB1120, backed by Kevin Schmidt, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

New bill introduced by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 9 in the Illinois House—what does HB1090 say?

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1090 on Jan. 9, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

Jay Hoffman introduces HB1226 in House on Jan. 9—here’s what you need to know

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1226 on Jan. 9, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

New bill introduced by Katie Stuart on Jan. 9 in the Illinois House—what does HB1086 say?

House Bill HB1086, backed by Katie Stuart, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

Key details on HB1125 presented by Kevin Schmidt in the House on Jan. 9

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1125 on Jan. 9, with Kevin Schmidt as the lead sponsor.

House to discuss HB1180 first read by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 9

House Bill HB1180, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

HB1186 presented by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 9 in the House

House Bill HB1186, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 9, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

Katie Stuart brings HB1062 to the Illinois House on Jan. 9—what to know

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1062 on Jan. 9, with Katie Stuart as the lead sponsor.

Key details on HB1121 presented by Kevin Schmidt in the House on Jan. 9