Metro East Sun Reports Stories

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commission met May 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commission 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 6

Rep. Amy Elik shares insights from a busy week at the Capitol

By Metro East Sun | May 10, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik recently concluded a week filled with activities at the Capitol, as she shared in a statement reflecting on her schedule.

Madison County Grants Committee met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

Madison County Grants Committee met Tuesday, May 6

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13?

By Metro East Sun | May 10, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, May 13.

City of Edwardsville City Council met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Monday, May 5

City of Fairview Heights City Council met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, May 6

City of East Saint Louis City Council met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of East Saint Louis City Council met Thursday, May 8

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met May 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, May 8

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Wednesday, May 7

City of O'Fallon Historic Preservation Committee met May 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of O'Fallon Historic Preservation Committee met Tuesday, May 6

City of O'Fallon City Council met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, May 5

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Wednesday, April 9

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met May 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Wednesday, May 7

City of Belleville City Council met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 5

Madison County residents pay just over $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In March, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Madison Community Unit School District 12: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.2% of the students in Belleville School District 118 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chairman Bost supports Trump's executive order on veteran services

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost expressed his support following President Donald J. Trump's signing of an Executive Order aimed at enhancing services for veterans.