Stories | Metro East Sun

Critics cite recent crimes in debate over Illinois sanctuary state policies

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have come under criticism from some officials who argue that these measures have left families vulnerable and allowed violent offenders to remain free.

City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Thursday, Sept. 30

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 29

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2025

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Monday, Sept. 29

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

Medium 526c91d9 5646 4cfb b5ae 985e351b2a0b

Who are the former Metro East high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 2,609 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County Education: 2,549 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 2,549 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Kevin Schmidt invites local veterans to join advisory council

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt is inviting veterans from the 114th District to join his Veterans’ Advisory Council.

Mike Bost outlines available resources amid partial government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

As of October 1, 2025, many federal government operations have shut down due to the lack of an approved funding resolution. U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed understanding of the frustrations faced by Southern Illinois residents as a result...

Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks public assistance on invasive spotted lanternfly

By C. M. Davis | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help monitor the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect first identified in the state in 2023.