Metro East Sun

How well are you represented? Rep. Bristow's voting record for the week of May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) was present at or voted on 211 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Belleville convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

There were seven offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Belleville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Collinsville convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

There was an offender convicted of homicide released on parole in Collinsville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Granite City convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole in Granite City during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Granite City convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Granite City during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Top campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of July 1

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 19, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of July 1.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Ives sets sights on GOP bid in 6th Congressional District

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Former state Rep. Jeanne Ives (R. Wheaton), who narrowly lost her bid to unseat then Republican Gov. Bruce Rauner in the GOP primary just over a year ago, is back in the political spotlight after announcing her run in the 6th Congressional District.

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met July 15

By Michael Abella | Jul 18, 2019

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Monday, July 15.

City of Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group met July 16

By Michael Abella | Jul 18, 2019

City of Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group met Tuesday, July 16.

City of Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee will meet July 18

By Michael Abella | Jul 18, 2019

City of Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18.

City of Edwardsville City Council met July 16

By Michael Abella | Jul 18, 2019

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, July 16.

Alton Historical Commission met July 16

By Michael Abella | Jul 18, 2019

Alton Historical Commission met Tuesday, July 16.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 113: Hoffman Calls for Governor’s Signature on Measure to Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Move Over for First Responders

By Press release submission | Jul 18, 2019

Hoffman Calls for Governor’s Signature on Measure to Crack Down on Drivers Who Fail to Move Over for First Responders

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62018 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62018 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Mary Fry and Jared Ingram purchase 834 Whittier St., Wood River

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2019

The two bedroom home at 834 Whittier St., Wood River was sold on July 18, 2019 by Fred Shaw for $50,000. The buyers were Mary Fry and Jared Ingram.

Illinois General Assembly: HB2897 actions on July 12

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB2897 ("idph-federal funding"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".

Illinois General Assembly: HB331 actions on July 12

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB331 ("expressway safety act-cameras"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Belleville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2019

There were 21 offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in Belleville during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Steven and Becky L. Ribbing unload 10 Rialto Court, Highland

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2019

The one bedroom, two bathroom home at 10 Rialto Court, Highland was sold on July 18, 2019 by Steven and Becky L. Ribbing for $380,000. The buyers were Chester D. III and Lisa M. Border.

Illinois General Assembly: HB1873 actions on July 12

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 18, 2019

The following actions were taken on July 12 in the House on House bill HB1873 ("transportation-tech"): "Public Act . . . . . . . . ." and "Governor Approved".