Metro East Sun

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker delivered his annual budget address to the General Assembly, presenting a proposal that has sparked criticism from some quarters.

Rep. Charlie Meier criticizes Governor Pritzker's record budget proposal

State Representative Charlie Meier, a Republican from Okawville, issued a statement in response to Governor JB Pritzker's virtual Budget Address presented to the Illinois General Assembly.

Senator Harriss critiques governor's budget proposal

State Senator Erica Harriss has voiced her concerns regarding the recent budget proposal presented in the 2025-2026 State of the State and State Budget Address.

Rep. Kevin Schmidt responds to Governor Pritzker's budget proposal

State Representative Kevin Schmidt from Millstadt has responded to Governor JB Pritzker's State of the State and Budget Address, which was presented to the General Assembly. Rep. Schmidt expressed his concerns about the proposed budget,...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 22.

Number of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students graduating falls in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in New Athens Community Unit School District 60 fell to 83.9% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Madison County as of January?

Cities within Madison County recorded 347 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of January.

St. Clair County has 3 new registered sex offenders in week ending Feb. 2

There are three new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in the week ending Feb. 2 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 8

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Amy Elik hosts mobile office hours in Glen Carbon

State Representative Amy Elik will be holding mobile office hours in Glen Carbon on Monday, February 24.

Madigan guilty verdict prompts calls for ethics reform

Former Illinois House Speaker Michael J. Madigan has been found guilty of bribery conspiracy, bribery, and wire fraud charges.

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Sheriff Department Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025

FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department Regarding Inmates with ICE Detainers on February 18, 2025.

More students from Dupo Community Unit School District 196 graduated in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 grew to 85.5% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

$182,494 in County School Facility Tax collected in November 2024 for Jersey County

In November 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

The Registry shows 3 new sex offenders living in Madison County as of Feb. 2

There are three new registered sex offenders living in Madison County in the week ending Feb. 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 8?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois honors its presidents on Presidents Day

Presidents Day offers a moment to reflect on the leaders who have shaped the United States.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Feb. 20?