Quantcast

Metro East Sun

Monday, October 6, 2025

Latest News

Medium 6

City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Medium 10

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 13

Medium 9

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Sept. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 10

Medium 9

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Medium 8

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met September 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 9:30 a.m. Monday, September 8

Medium 8

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

Medium 6

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 9

Medium cory staley 1

St. Clair County residents paid 12th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 12, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid just under $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in July.

Medium david harris 3

Prairie State Taxes: Belleville residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 12, 2025

Belleville residents paid approximately $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Medium dbrfrayxmyamdfdmp3gsudrq3ztf

Kevin Schmidt joins ABDI tour and recognizes award recipient at Grey Eagle Distributors

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) joined the Associated Beer Distributors of Illinois (ABDI) for a tour of a distributorship.

Medium d9kb3f54jg8jbpm7yqx5hv9kd1io

Mike Bost reflects on Charlie Kirk’s legacy and commemorates September 11 anniversary

By C. M. Davis | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media on September 11-12, 2025 to honor Charlie Kirk's contributions to Illinois politics and reflect on the continuing significance of the September 11 attacks.

Medium dbrfrayxmyamdfdmp3gsudrq3ztf

Rep. Kevin Schmidt announces mobile office hours and job fair amid criticism of state policies

By C. M. Davis | Sep 12, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a series of upcoming events and addressed several issues facing Illinois residents in his latest update.

Medium es6i48kfisz2i7dr2mofzzfiwrpv

Mike Bost honors Charlie Kirk and reflects on September 11 anniversary

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted tributes for Charlie Kirk and marked the anniversary of September 11 with reflections on national memory and defense legislation between September 11-12, 2025

Medium 8ede2116 aca3 4320 b40b 560f77f0c873

Which ex-high school athletes from Metro East area will compete in the week of Monday, Sept. 15?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 12, 2025

During the week beginning Monday, Sept. 15, these former Metro East area high school athletes will be in action.

Medium david harris 3

O'Fallon residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 11, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid just under $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Medium 8co1np68p2887zt114ept2efvrs1

Rep. Amy Elik issues statement on assassination of Charlie Kirk

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has issued a statement following the assassination of Charlie Kirk.

Medium cory staley 1

Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 11, 2025

Jersey County residents paid $469,755 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in July.

Medium emmw9hbn07zn8bpwnd3rqiyqj1kz

How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending Sept. 20?

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 11, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Medium es6i48kfisz2i7dr2mofzzfiwrpv

Illinois lawmakers introduce resolution honoring late conservative leader Charlie Kirk

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), along with Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15) and Darin LaHood (IL-18), has introduced a House resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a conservative leader and Illinois native who was...

Medium dbrfrayxmyamdfdmp3gsudrq3ztf

Illinois House Republicans mark anniversary of September 11 attacks

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

On September 11, 2025, Illinois House Republicans issued a statement marking the 24th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks.