Metro East Sun

Did Wolf Branch School District 113 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 27, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 48% of Wolf Branch School District 113 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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12th Congressional District candidate Bailey: ‘How are you managing today, and how will you navigate 2024?’

By SE Illinois News | 11 months ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District of Illinois, recently engaged his followers in a discussion about the current global challenges and potential strategies for navigating the uncertainties of 2024.

Illinois Introduces Income Tax Credit for Volunteer Emergency Workers

By Metro East Sun | Dec 27, 2023

Illinois has announced a new initiative to support its volunteer firefighters and emergency medical technicians (EMTs). Starting next year, eligible volunteers will be able to receive a $500 non-refundable income tax credit to assist with the costs of training and equipment.According to the state's guidelines, a volunteer emergency worker is defined as someone who serves as a member, excluding full-time career positions, of a fire department, fire protection district, or fire protection association that holds a State Fire Marshal Identification Number issued by the Office...

Relief Available for Small Businesses Opened During the Pandemic

By Metro East Sun | Dec 27, 2023

Small businesses that were opened during the pandemic can now access relief in the form of back-to-business grants. The grants aim to provide financial support to these businesses, which have faced numerous challenges and uncertainties during this difficult time.According to a statement released by the Small Business Association (SBA), the relief is available to businesses that have been in operation since the start of the pandemic. The grants are designed to help businesses recover and rebuild, enabling them to continue operating and contributing to the local economy....

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Oct. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Monday, Oct. 23

City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2023

City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met Tuesday, Nov. 28

Did Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 26, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 49.8% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Madison County collects $10.8 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Dec 26, 2023

In 2022, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met November 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 26, 2023

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, November 28.

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Nov. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 28

City of Edwardsville City Council met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 26, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 21

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 25, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 52.4% of Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Nov. 21

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Nov. 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 25, 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, Nov. 21

Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 24, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 53.6% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Belleville residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 24, 2023

Belleville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2023

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 25.

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2023

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

55.1% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2023

In the 2021-22 school year, 55.1% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Week ending Dec. 16: Madison County home sales

By Metro East Sun | Dec 23, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Dec. 16, according to BlockShopper.com.