Illinois state Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

There were two offenders released on parole during 2018 that live in South Roxana zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There were 93 offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in St. Clair County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 62010, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) sponsored 16 bills in the first quarter of 2019, 20 less than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 130 bills, 71 more than the average, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

There were 21 offenders released on parole during the first quarter living near Illinois zip code 62002, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There were six offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Madison zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There were two offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Jerseyville zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Several counties along the Mississippi and Illinois rivers have been affected by massive flooding in recent weeks.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of the community, Alton Memorial Hospital’s 11th annual Duck Pluckers, Deer Skinners & Fish Hookers Ball raised a record-setting $115,000 on June 1.

Illinois state Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Illinois state Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) on May 31 voted for a fiscal year 2020 budget that was $5.3 billion in the red, increasing state taxes and spending by record amounts.

Republicans depend most on men to show up at the polls in Venice Township Precinct 7 and Lenzburg Township Precinct 1 in Illinois.

There were 22 offenders released on parole during the first quarter that live in Granite City zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There was one offender released on parole during the first quarter that lives in Hartford, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There were 82 offenders released on parole during the second quarter that live in Madison County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

There was one offender released on parole during 2018 that lives in Smithton, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland recently awarded Leah Becker, RN with the national DAISY Award for Extraordinary Nurses.

Though fireworks are exciting, festive and fun, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital wants to remind community members that fireworks can also be dangerous.