Metro East Sun

Michael Butler, Chair of the St. Clair County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies, stating, "Gov. JB Pritzker may call himself a 'happy warrior' standing up to Trump, but his policies are the real danger to Illinois."

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 44 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were 44 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Hearing addresses cybersecurity challenges in protecting veteran data at VA

Rep. Matt Rosendale, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, initiated a hearing focused on the cybersecurity measures in place to protect veterans' data at the Department of Veterans Affairs...

Education Support Professionals Day celebrates vital school staff

Today marks Education Support Professionals Day, a time to recognize the essential contributions of individuals who support educational environments.

Hearing addresses concerns over veteran amputee prosthetics care

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, addressed concerns about prosthetics care for veteran amputees during a subcommittee oversight hearing titled "Life After Limb...

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Madison County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 19, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Alton residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 19, 2024

Alton residents paid $958,031 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

House passes major veterans' package with strong bipartisan support

The House of Representatives has passed a significant veterans' package, H.R. 8371, known as The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

Rep Mike Bost advocates for comprehensive veteran healthcare improvement act

Rep Mike Bost shared insights into a new legislative effort aimed at enhancing veteran healthcare through a series of tweets dated November 18, 2024.

Rep. Amy Elik visits local head start program in Granite City

State Representative Amy Elik paid a visit to Riverbend Head Start & Family Services in Granite City.

Kevin Schmidt donates November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of East St. Louis, Illinois, has continued his commitment to supporting local communities by donating his November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs.

There were 30 Pacific Islander students enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$214,529 in County Sales Tax collected in August for St. Clair County

In August, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sen. Plummer: Madison Democrat Organization's comparison of current politics to 9/11 'is absolute lunacy'