Metro East Sun

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County as of the week ending Jan. 5.

2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Jan. 11

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kevin Schmidt launches Business of the Month program for local recognition

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced a new initiative aimed at recognizing local businesses within the 114th legislative district.

Legislation introduced to restore accountability in Department of Veterans Affairs

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Jerry Moran have introduced new legislation aimed at enhancing the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) ability to hold underperforming...

Bost announces new chairs for Veterans' Affairs subcommittees

Following the official Organizational Meeting for the 119th Congress, Chairman Mike Bost of Illinois announced the full membership and subcommittee chair assignments for the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 19.

Q4 2024: 2 new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there were two new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Jan. 11

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Monroe County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Jan. 5

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County as of the week ending Jan. 5.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Jan. 11

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

19.6% of East Alton School District 13 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 19.6% of the students in East Alton School District 13 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending Jan. 18: 4 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from jail

At least four inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County are set to be released from jail in the week ending Jan. 18.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Jan. 11?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Harriss launches card drive for seniors ahead of Valentine's Day

State Senator Erica Harriss has launched her annual "Valentines for Seniors" Card Drive, seeking community participation to create cards for seniors in the area.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 18.

20.1% of Belle Valley School District 119 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.1% of the students in Belle Valley School District 119 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Edwards County called home by no new registered sex offenders in Q4 2024

Edwards County has no new sex offenders registered as living there as of the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

O'Fallon ranks 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during October 2024

O'Fallon residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

Q3 Recap: 2 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against justice set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against justice 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.

10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of December 2024