Metro East Sun

MASCOUTAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: SAFB and City of Mascoutah Sprint Duathlon on July 28

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

Scott Air Force Base and the City of Mascoutah are sponsoring a sprint Duathlon on Saturday, July 28th at Scheve Park in Mascoutah.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: TheBANK to Participate in America's Birthday Parade

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

To help celebrate its 150th anniversary, TheBANK of Edwardsville is taking part in one of the biggest celebrations of the year in the St. Louis area – America’s Birthday Parade at the 2018 Fair St. Louis.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: 2018 CMS Softball Tryouts July 30-31

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

Collinsville Middle School math teacher Jessica Schmittling was recently approved as the new 7th grade softball coach at CMS.

GLEN CARBON POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mass Care Cooling Shelter

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

The Glen Carbon Police Department - Community Room, located at 149 N. Main will be open as a Mass Care Cooling Shelter beginning Thursday, June 28, 2018 thru Tuesday, July 3, 2018 from 8:00 am - 9:00 PM.

Former Bulls guard Chris Duhon joins Illinois State coaching staff

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 30, 2018

NBA veteran Chris Duhon has been added to the Illinois State coaching staff as an assistant coach.

EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7: Special Olympics Summer Games

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

The Special Olympics Summer Games were held last weekend in Bloomington, IL.

CITY OF O'FALLON: City Hall Closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018 in Observance of Independence Day

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

In observance of Independence Day, City Hall will be closed on Wednesday, July 4, 2018.

Alhambra CFPD responds to three fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Alhambra Central Fire Protection District responded to three calls in 2017 - 86.4 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

CITY OF EAST ST.LOUIS: Power Outage Information

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

ere is where you can find information of the POWER OUTAGE in the Illinois and Missouri areas.

CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: Metro East Start-Up Challenge

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

The Challenge is a $20,000 cash prize business plan competition to identify, encourage, and reward excellence in entrepreneurship in the St. Louis Metro East region.

CITY OF BELLEVILLE: National Weather Service issues EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING.

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

The warning is in effect through 10 PM on Sat., June 30, 2018.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62220 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62220, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

EDWARDSVILLE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM: National Ice Cream Day on July 14

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

You scream, I scream, we all scream for ice cream!

Collinsville FD responds to 101 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Collinsville Fire Department responded to 242 calls in 2017 - 26.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

TOUCHETTE REGIONAL HOSPITAL: Partners with Clayton Sleep Institute for Sleep Testing

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

Touchette Regional Hospital (TRH) announced today that it will partner with the Clayton Sleep Institute (CSI) of Maplewood, Mo, an area leader in the field of sleep disorders, to bring sleep testing and study capabilities to the hospital.

ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Our Medical Alert Service can give you peace of mind!

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

Anderson Hospital’s CareLink program allows anyone living at home to quickly and reliably summon help at the toch of a button 24 hours –a-day.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Safe Swimming Tips for Summer

By Press release submission | Jun 30, 2018

Swimming is a great way to relax and beat the summer heat, but before you pack your towels and sunscreen, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital wants to make sure you and your family know about swimming safety.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Cottage Hills FPD responds to 12 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2018

Cottage Hills Fire Protection District responded to 16 calls in 2017 - 11.1 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.