Metro East Sun

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

Q4 2024 Recap: 23 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were 23 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2022: Jersey County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Jersey County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 14.4%.

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

rep. mike bost discusses border security, religious reflection, and energy independence on social media

Rep. Mike Bost shared his views on social media in April 2025, addressing border security, religious reflection, and energy independence.

Rep. Amy Elik supports new Alton High School trades program

By Metro East Sun | Apr 18, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik, a Republican from Alton, was present for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Alton High School Construction Trades Class in Alton.

Kevin Schmidt highlights local business and community events in the 114th District

By Metro East Sun | Apr 18, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of the 114th District had a busy week filled with various activities and meetings, according to recent updates.

Q4 2024 Recap: 26 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 26 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

$264,033 in County Sales Tax collected in January for St. Clair County

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Edwardsville City Council met April 15

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, April 15

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met April 14

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, April 14

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met March 18

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, March 18

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met April 15

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, April 15

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet April 17

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners will meet Thursday, April 17

Youth gain insights into government at Senator Erica Harriss' advisory council

State Senator Erica Harriss recently facilitated an educational visit to Springfield for over 50 high school students and teachers as part of her Spring Youth Advisory Council (YAC).

Elik and Beiser visit fourth graders at St. Mary's in Alton

Rep. Amy Elik, a Republican from Alton, alongside former Rep. Dan Beiser, a Democrat from Godfrey, engaged with fourth-grade students at St. Mary's in Alton.

Illinois House Republicans propose new ethics reform package