Metro East Sun

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.6% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Home prices in Madison County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

In April, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $20,850 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 950%.

Belleville residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

Belleville residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Rep. Mike Bost reflects on family ties and national symbols

Rep. Mike Bost shared messages celebrating Flag Day and Father's Day while also attending a vigil for victims of violence at the U.S Capitol steps earlier this week.

Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 12 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County during July

There are 12 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County set to be released from jail in July.

Test expectations: How many Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 62.3% of Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

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

15.6% of Alton Community Unit School District 11 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.6% of the students in Alton Community Unit School District 11 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 92.6% of Jersey County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 92.6% of students enrolled in Jersey County schools identified as white.

44 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released in Q3

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 44 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in St. Clair County during the third quarter of 2025.

New Athens Community Unit School District 60 administrators rank 408th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in New Athens Community Unit School District 60 earn an average of $111,418 per year, ranking 408th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Harriss calls for ethics reform after Madigan sentencing

State Senator Erica Harriss has expressed her thoughts following the sentencing of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan.

Mike Bost discusses international conflict and national pride amid tensions

In recent tweets dated June 13-14, Rep. Mike Bost addresses international concerns involving Iran-Israel tensions while celebrating Flag Day's significance domestically.

How many inmates sentenced in Madison County will be released during Q3?

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 31 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Madison County during the third quarter of 2025.

How many white students were enrolled in Madison County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.7% of students enrolled in Madison County schools identified as white.

Analysis: Venice Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 388th highest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Venice Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $112,667 per year, ranking 388th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.9% of the students in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many Highland Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.7% of Highland Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

July: 13 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released from jail

There are 13 inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from jail in July.

Governor Pritzker defends Illinois' sanctuary policies before Congress