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Rep. Mike Bost highlights local manufacturing milestones and veterans' initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Aug 30, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used recent social media posts dated August 28-30, 2025 to spotlight his involvement with manufacturing leaders in Illinois as well as efforts supporting veterans’ services.

Mike Bost highlights manufacturing association milestone and veterans' clinic opening

By Metro East Sun | Aug 30, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between August 28-30, covering his involvement with an Illinois manufacturing group’s centennial event, meetings with veteran support organizations, and celebrating a new VA clinic opening at Scott Air Force Base

Cheapest premium gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 14 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes released on parole

By L. E. Garcia | Aug 29, 2025

There were 14 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Illinois: High Mount School District 116 owed $2.3 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 29, 2025

High Mount School District 116's outstanding school debt reached $2.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $729,431 per student.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Belleville Cemetery Board met August 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Cemetery Board met 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 26

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Aug. 25

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met July 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, July 29

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 27

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met July 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Wednesday, July 30

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25

Senator Harriss introduces bills aiming for utility bill relief amid rising costs

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Many residents in downstate Illinois have reported sharp increases in their utility bills, with some seeing their costs double or triple in recent months.