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NFIB, Illinois Chamber of Commerce endorse Harriss: 'I am running to be a voice for our small business owners and the Illinois workforce'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 20, 2022

With midterm elections less than a month away, the Illinois Chamber of Commerce and the Illinois National Federation of Independent Business’ (NFIB) endorsed Erica Harriss, State Senate candidate in the 56th District.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mike Bost: "President Biden may claim that our economy is strong as hell, but every Southern Illinoisan knows that..."

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2022

Mike Bost has 15,577 Twitter followers as of Oct. 19.

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Mascoutah weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2022

The following residential sales were reported in Mascoutah in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Illinois U.S. Rep Mike Bost: "The early years of our childrens lives are vitally important to their education and development. This..."

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2022

Mike Bost has 15,577 Twitter followers as of Oct. 19.

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Home sales in Belleville during week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 20, 2022

There were 33 reported residential sales in Belleville in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Edwardsville Beautification & Tree Commission met Sept. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2022

City of Edwardsville Beautification & Tree Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 21.

City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 20, 2022

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 20.

SIUE Nationally Recognized as Best for Veterans

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2022

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville has again received national recognition via the Military Times’ Best for Vets: Colleges ranking.

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Korte on SAFE-T Act: '...criminals responsible for crimes like armed robbery, drug trafficking, and murder would walk free while our families fear for their safety'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

January 1st, the effective date of the SAFE-T Act, is fast approaching and local governments are preparing for its implementation.

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Home sales in Glen Carbon in week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 19, 2022

The following residential sale was reported in Glen Carbon in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Troy in week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 19, 2022

The following home sale was reported in Troy in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Korte on inflation: 'Metro East working families are getting slammed by the economic failures of Democrats'

By Andy Nghiem | Oct 19, 2022

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) is a measure of the increase or decrease in costs for a number of common goods, and is a common measure of inflation. On Thursday, the September Consumer Price Index was released. In September, the overall index climbed 8.2% from the previous year, down just 0.1% from August. The decrease was due to gasoline prices falling, a trend that did not last.

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Weekly recap of Madison County home sales during week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 19, 2022

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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St. Clair County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 24

By Metro East Sun | Oct 19, 2022

There were 76 reported residential sales in St. Clair County in the week ending Sept. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2022

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat on October 28

By Press release submission | Oct 19, 2022

Downtown Halloween Trick or Treat on October 28

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2022

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sept. 19.

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Q3 2022 Recap: 18 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for release

By Metro East Sun | Oct 18, 2022

There were 18 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Bank of America Names Neighborhood Builders Racial Equality Awardees who are Advancing Opportunities for Minority Communities

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2022

Bank of America today announced the second group of honorees of its Neighborhood Builders: Racial Equality Award, which recognizes the impactful work of leaders who strive to advance racial equality and economic opportunity in Black, Hispanic-Latino, Asian American, and Native American communities

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Dupo home sales in week ending Sept. 17

By Metro East Sun | Oct 18, 2022

The following home sale was reported in Dupo in the week ending Sept. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.