September, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Alton's Stegall has two tackles in Quincy Hawks football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2017

Alton graduate Keenan Stegall had two tackles in Quincy Hawks football's 7-3 win Sept. 16 over the Lincoln Blue Tigers at QU Stadium.

Civic Memorial's Kirkpatrick has 12 tackles in McKendree Bearcats football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2017

Civic Memorial graduate Kyle Kirkpatrick had 12 tackles in McKendree Bearcats football's 24-21 win Sept. 16 over the Hillsdale Chargers.

Cahokia's Edwards has one touchdown run in McKendree Bearcats football win

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2017

Cahokia graduate Shayeen Edwards had 100 rushing yards, one touchdown run and 24 rush attempts in McKendree Bearcats football's 24-21 win Sept. 16 over the Hillsdale Chargers.

Edwardsville looks to lure Amazon's new headquarters

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 18, 2017

Edwardsville is preparing a proposal to entice Amazon to build its second headquarters in the city, according to the Belleville News-Democrat (BND).

Subsidence forces Swansea district to move middle school students

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 17, 2017

Wolf Branch Middle School students are being moved indefinitely to the Wolf Branch School District’s elementary school in Swansea following mine subsidence damage, according to the Belleville News-Democrat (BND).

Income tax hike will cost Waterloo residents $5,948,870.42 more this year, ranked 1st in Monroe County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 17, 2017

Waterloo taxpayers will pay an additional $5,948,870.42 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

8 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62201

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2017

Eight offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62201, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62223

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62223, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met September 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 15, 2017

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62226

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 15, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62226, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Ticked off with township taxes, Swansea looks to leave St. Clair

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2017

Swansea says it's given enough to St. Clair Township. Now it wants out.

Income tax hike will cost Renault residents $14,252.76 more this year, ranked 7th in Monroe County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 15, 2017

Renault taxpayers will pay an additional $14,252.76 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Income tax hike will cost Maeystown residents $32,089.43 more this year, ranked 6th in Monroe County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 14, 2017

Maeystown taxpayers will pay an additional $32,089.43 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62220

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 14, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62220, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.