Metro East Sun

Cities within St. Clair County recorded 330 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

St. Clair County collects $35,132 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in January

In January, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

15 new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in Q1

There were 15 new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Representative Elik announces postponement of the Homeschool Act vote

Rep. Amy Elik has commented on the status of the Homeschool Act, HB 2827.

Rep. Mike Bost tweets on economy, judicial actions, and local damage

Rep. Mike Bost reflects on economic achievements and judicial interventions under President Trump, while addressing severe weather impacts in Southern Illinois.

Poultry bill by Rep. Meier supports expansion for small-scale farmers

State Representative Charlie Meier has successfully steered his poultry-related bill, HB 2196, through the Illinois House.

House passes seven bipartisan bills to support veterans and their families

The House of Representatives has successfully passed seven bipartisan bills focused on improving benefits and services for veterans and their families.

Mike Bost supports SAVE Act and advances budget aligned with Trump’s agenda

Rep. Mike Bost, representing Illinois' 12th district, actively engaged in legislative actions on April 10, 2025.

Elik's bill to simplify naming roads for fallen heroes progresses in the House

Rep. Amy Elik's legislative effort to streamline the process of naming roads after fallen heroes has moved forward successfully in the Illinois House.

Mike Bost comments on record Dow gain, judicial actions, and Southern Illinois storms

Rep. Mike Bost of Illinois, serving in Congress since 2015, discussed the record-setting Dow gains under President Trump, challenges posed by judicial decisions on his policies, and the response to recent natural disasters in Southern Illinois.

Rep. Mike Bost tweets on SAVE Act and America First agenda

Rep. Mike Bost addressed his legislative actions on April 10, 2025, via social media, highlighting his vote for the SAVE Act and the House's alignment with President Trump's America First agenda.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in January

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Jersey County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Jersey County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Edwardsville residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

Edwardsville residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

Oversight hearing examines VA's efforts to expedite veterans' disability compensation benefits

Rep. Morgan Luttrell from Texas, Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, initiated an oversight hearing to discuss the Veterans Affairs (VA) department's work in expediting disability...

Illinois Rep. Schmidt supports bill to tackle food deserts in state

State Representative Kevin Schmidt from Millstadt has taken a step towards addressing food insecurity in Illinois by co-sponsoring House Bill 1607.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Metro East Sun publication area sees 24 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

In 2024, 24 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Metro East Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during January

St. Clair County residents paid $5.1 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in January.

Cities within Jersey County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter