August, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

College-bound foster youths honored by DCFS

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 15, 2016

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) honored 53 college-bound scholarship recipients on Friday, who were selected from nearly 300 applicants.

SIUE men's soccer has big summer with pro signings

By Brent Zell | Aug 15, 2016

The Southern Illinois-Edwardsville men's soccer program has had a big year already -- and the Cougars haven't even taken the field yet for the 2016 season.

Maxeiner Coby sells 11 Broadway E., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2016

On Aug. 15, 2016, Ontis Abby J. purchased a commercial property at 11 Broadway E., Alton from Maxeiner Coby for $120,000.

Alton High sets date for Fall Sports Kick-Off Night

By Brent Zell | Aug 14, 2016

Alton High School will have its Fall Sports Kick-Off Night starting at 5 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, at West Elementary and the school stadium, according to the school's athletics website.

Madison County Institutions Committee meets to discuss education

By Louie Torres | Aug 12, 2016

Members of the Madison County Institutions Committee met Wednesday, June 8.

Madison County Executive Committee to consider authorizing resolutions

By Louie Torres | Aug 12, 2016

The Madison County Executive Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

Madison County Planning and Development Committee to meet, consider resolutions

By Louie Torres | Aug 12, 2016

The Madison County Planning and Development Committee will meet at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 15.

Madison County Institutions Committee reviews reports at meeting

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

The Madison County Institutions Committee met at 3 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 10.

Madison County Finance and Government Operations Committee goes over resolutions, purchases

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

The Madison County Finance and Government Operations Committee met at 9 a.m. yesterday, Aug. 10.

Madison County Public Safety Committee meets to discuss financial requests

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 11, 2016

The Madison County Public Safety Committee met at 4:30 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 10.

Madison County Real Estate Tax Cycle Committee considers purchasing approvals

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 11, 2016

The Madison County Real Estate Tax Cycle Committee met at 9 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9.

Illinois Workforce Innovation Board discusses February meeting

By Louie Torres | Aug 11, 2016

Members of the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board met Thursday, Feb. 25.

SIUE cross-country runner receives academic honor

By Sean Fowler | Aug 10, 2016

After a successful season that saw her post a top-10 school history time in the 6K, an SIU-Edwardsville (SIUE) cross country runner is being honored for her accomplishments in the classroom.

Edwardsville Public Services Committee discusses approval of agreements

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met at 5 p.m. yesterday, Aug. 9.

Madison County Information Technology Committee to meet, approve purchases

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The Madison County Information Technology Committee will meet at 8 a.m. tomorrow, Aug. 11.

Edwardsville to gather for Public Safety Committee meeting

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The Edwardsville Public Safety Committee meets at 5:30 p.m. today, Aug. 10.

Madison County Executive Committee meets to review resolutions

By Louie Torres | Aug 10, 2016

The Madison County Executive Committee meets at 4 p.m. today, Aug. 10.

Court backs St. Clair judge in sentencing 16-year-old as adult in Belleville armed robbery

By Ann Maher, Madison County Record | Aug 10, 2016

The Fifth District Appellate Court has affirmed St. Clair County Circuit Judge John Baricevic, who denied the post-conviction petition of a 16-year-old sentenced as an adult to 15 years in prison for a Belleville armed robbery.