Metro East Sun

There were six offenders convicted of property crimes 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.

Analysis: 70% of students in Madison County schools failed English exam in 2023-24 school year

Nearly 7 in 10 Madison County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$175,641 in County School Facility Tax collected in September for Jersey County

In September, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Scam alerts rise during holiday season; vigilance urged

Text and email scams are becoming more common, particularly during the holiday season.

Holiday season sees rise in text and email scams

Text and email scams are increasingly common, particularly during the holiday season.

State Senator Erica Harriss: 'It’s an honor to be chosen for this important work'

State Senator Erica Harriss announced her participation in the Women in Technology Task Force through a Facebook post on December 12.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Highland Community Unit School District 5 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.5% of the students in Highland Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

74.5% of Jersey County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

More than 7 in 10 Jersey County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Charlie Meier steps in amid Meals on Wheels funding crisis

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has been actively seeking solutions following the cessation of funding for BCMW's senior home meal deliveries.

Bipartisan Dole Act passes House, heads to President's desk

The House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act with a vote of 382-12.

Did Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.6% of the students in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a sex crime 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.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 7?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Dec. 16?