January, 2023 Stories | Metro East Sun

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Dec. 6

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 3, 2023

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 6

Q4 2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

There were 56 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Effective property tax rate in Madison County outpaced the national average in Q4 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

Property owners in Madison County paid 1.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2022, which is more than 1.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by the Metro East Sun.

Home sales in Madison County during week ending Dec. 31, 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Dec. 31, 2022, according to BlockShopper.com.

Q4 2022 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for release

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Jersey County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Illinois U.S. Rep Mike Bost: "Happy New Year, Southern Illinois! Tracy and I hope you have a happy, safe, and prosperous 2023!"

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

Mike Bost has 16,568 Twitter followers as of Jan. 1.

2021 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in St. Clair County?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 2, 2023

There were 287 offenders released on parole during 2021 that live in St. Clair County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

City of Belleville City Council met Dec. 5

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 2, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Dec. 5

8 Ways to Get the Most out of Your Winter Break

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

The fall semester has finally come to a close – you know what that means.

Men's and Women's Swimming Programs Signs Four Swimmers for 2023-24 School Year

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

McKendree University men's and women's swimming & diving program head coach Jimmy Tierney has recently announced the signing of four recruits for the 2023-24 school year.

Highland Area Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting for New Member/Business Can Am Dental on January 3

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

Come Welcome one of Highlands Newest Business's and new Chamber Member - Can Am Dental.

A la Carte Home Design Hires Casey Ashby to Operations Manager Role

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

Growing kitchen and bath design firm looks to Casey Ashby to manage office operations.

McKendree, Greenville Sign Athletic Training Degree Agreement

By Press release submission | Jan 2, 2023

Greenville University and McKendree University have recently signed an enrollment agreement for Greenville students completing a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science to continue their studies toward a Master of Science in Athletic Training at McKendree University.