Metro East Sun

Bourne, Davidsmeyer, Meier join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

House Democrats from Metro East area receive personalized letters asking them to stand up on property tax freeze

By Matt Smith | Jun 28, 2017

Metro East area Democrats in the House Dan Beiser (D-Alton), Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) and Jay Hoffman (D-Swansea) recently received letters from the Illinois Republican Party, drawing their attention to the permanent property tax freeze they voted for in January and calling for action on property tax relief now.

House candidate Babcock signs Taxpayer Protection Pledge

By Matt Smith | Aug 17, 2016

Mike Babcock, the Republican candidate running in House District 111, recently signed the Taxpayer Protection Pledge.

Edwardsville High School teams with CoreCourseGPA.com

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

Edwardsville High School will be offering the CoreCourseGPA.com, which tracks student-athlete eligibility, to all of its students and parents.

Alton Middle School announces fall sports tryout dates

By Matt Smith | Jul 12, 2016

Alton Middle School has announced the dates for tryouts for its various fall sports teams. You can see the full schedule below. For more information, call the Alton High School Athletic Office at 618-474-2700.