Metro East Sun

While the names of some toys on children’s holiday lists have changed over the years – like virtual reality headsets, baby Yoda toys, and Google play cards – the desire to bring them joy remains the same.

Learn About Flood Risk At Open Houses

Do you have questions about flood risk and insurance?

Wellness Lab Day

Wellness Screening TestsOffered each Thursday7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Cougars Edged by Washington in Final Nonconference Contest

SIUE led by three points midway through the first quarter, but the Washington Huskies regained their lead shorty after and never looked back, downing the Cougars 71-40 in their final nonconference game of the season on Tuesday afternoon.

MEMORIAL RECEIVES HIGHEST NURSING CREDENTIAL WITH PRESTIGIOUS MAGNET® RECOGNITION. . .Again!

Memorial Hospital Belleville | Shiloh has attained Magnet® recognition as part of the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s (ANCC) Recognition Program®.

Ashley Brannan, RN, receives Daisy Award from Anderson Hospital

Ashley Brannan, RN of Anderson Hospital was recently honored with The DAISY Award® For Extraordinary Nurses.

9th Annual Christkindlmarkt on December 21

9th Annual Christkindlmarkt on December 21 at 11:00 AM

Twisted Biscuit Brunch Co - Biscuits With Santa on December 21

With the purchase of any menu item, kids can come in and meet Santa! There is no additional cost involved.

Local Honors Students Make Blankets for Binky Patrol

Students from McKendree University’s Honors Program gathered together on Friday, Dec. 2 to create cozy fleece blankets for those in need at their Finals Procrastination Party on campus.

Women’s Basketball to Host Culver-Stockton in Non-Conference Contest on Monday

McKendree University women's basketball closes out their 2022 schedule on Monday at the Melvin Price Convocation Center with a non-conference game against Culver-Stockton at 1 p.m.

SIUE Development Directors Share Insights at CASE Conference

Edwardsville’s Kyle Moore, MPA, senior director of development in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Sara Colvin, MA, senior director of development in the School of Business, presented at the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) conference in Chicago on Dec. 11-13.

View the Amazing 2022 Gingerbread Contest Creations

You'll be amazed by the creativity and detail in the 2022 Gingerbread Contest creations!

Protect your health during cold, winter months

The cold, winter months can pose a risk to our physical health – including our immune system, heart, balance, skin, body temperature and more.

SIUE Wrestling Defeats Chattanooga, Gardner-Webb

SIUE wrestling collected a pair of dual meet wins Friday on the road, defeating former Southern Conference rivals Chattanooga and Gardner-Webb.

Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner and Community Awards Dinner on January 23

Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Installation Dinner and Community Awards Dinner on January 23 at 5:30 PM

SBDC Webinar: Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act on December 14

SBDC Webinar: Illinois Secure Choice Savings Program Act on December 14 at

Cahokia Chamber of Commerce December 2022 Meeting on December 22

Cahokia Chamber of Commerce December 2022 Meeting on December 22 at 4:00 pm

McKendree Speech and Debate Team Concludes Fall with 10 First-Place Finishes

The McKendree University speech and debate team finished its fall season with 30 awards, including 10 first-place finishes. McKendree now has four students qualified for nationals in eight events: Jayden Touchette of Millstadt, Ill. (drama, programmed oral interpretation, duo, and impromptu speaking), Madeline Trinity of Millstadt, Ill. (prose and drama), Khaleo Price of Belleville, Ill. (duo and after dinner speaking), and Aaron Brown of Albion, Ill. (Lincoln-Douglas debate).

International Students Honored at SIUE Graduation Celebration