Metro East Sun

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

In 2023-24 school year, 80.3% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed math portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.3% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department Board of Trustees met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 17, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department Board of Trustees met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 14

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Kari Krueger, former Jersey Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

The Miami RedHawks lost 0-17.

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Edwardsville High School standout Chase Alwardt’s collegiate team wins game in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship on Friday, May 16

The game took place in Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

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Cole Funkhouser, former Edwardsville High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The game took place in Crane Stadium at Tompkins Field.

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Sophia Boente, former Belleville West High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division I Softball Championship

They enter the tournament as a number four seed.

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Former Edwardsville High School standout Cole Hampton played on Friday, May 16 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The game took place in Farmers Insurance Athletic Complex.

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Matthew Albritton, former O'Fallon High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, May 16 in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

The North Greenville Crusaders lost 3-4.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 10?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State Taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

Edwardsville residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kevin Schmidt introduces HB4038 in Illinois House on April 8—here’s what you need to know

House Bill HB4038, backed by Kevin Schmidt, was introduced in the Illinois House on April 8, according to the Illinois State House.

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met May 14

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, May 14

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met May 14

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, May 14

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met May 15

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, May 15

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met May 15

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, May 15

City of O'Fallon Library Board met May 12

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, May 12

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met May 12

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, May 12

City of Collinsville City Council met May 13