August, 2023 Stories | Metro East Sun

City of Fairview Heights City Council met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, June 6

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met July 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 15, 2023

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, July 13

Q2 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Aug 14, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Belleville residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 14, 2023

Belleville residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Edwardsville City Council met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, June 6

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 14, 2023

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Thursday, July 13

Q2 2023 Recap: 19 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2023

There were 19 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Madison County home sales during week ending Aug. 12

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2023

There were three reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 12, according to BlockShopper.com.

St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2023

St. Clair County residents paid $4 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in May.

Q2 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2023

There were eight offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Home sales in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 5

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2023

There were five reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Aug. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

Jersey County taxpayers give $30,559 in County Sales Tax in May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2023

In May, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Madison County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met June 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 11, 2023

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, June 1

City of Belleville Public Library Board met July 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 11, 2023

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Thursday, July 13

Bryant: "...remember when those same people were left to navigate a chaotic unemployment system, waiting weeks and months for their benefits…let alone even a phone call back from IDES? "

By Metro East Sun Report | Aug 11, 2023

A report from the Illinois Auditor General revealed that IDES overpaid more than $5 billion. In an Aug. 9 Facebook post, Sen. Terri Bryant responded.

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News from August 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met June 6

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met July 13

Q2 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

Belleville residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

City of Edwardsville City Council met June 6

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met July 13

Q2 2023 Recap: 19 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

Madison County home sales during week ending Aug. 12

St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during May

Q2 2023 Recap: 8 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

Home sales in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 5

Jersey County taxpayers give $30,559 in County Sales Tax in May

Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Madison County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met June 1

City of Belleville Public Library Board met July 13

Bryant: "...remember when those same people were left to navigate a chaotic unemployment system, waiting weeks and months for their benefits…let alone even a phone call back from IDES? "

Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met June 1

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met July 12

Kevin Schmidt organizes blood drive with ImpactLife on July 23

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