June, 2023 Stories | Metro East Sun

$149,863 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Madison County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2023

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

Recent Madison County home sales in week ending June 10

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2023

There were 93 reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending June 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

St. Clair County home valuations prices rose in the second half of 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2022 in St. Clair County rose by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 15.9%.

Jersey County will have two inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending June 17

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Jersey County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending June 17.

St. Clair County home valuations prices rose in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in St. Clair County rose by $6,000 while total sales decreased by 11.9%.

Miller on Van Pelt: ‘If she does not want to do the job of being a lawmaker – she should resign’

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 16, 2023

Constituents in the 5th District for the Illinois State Senate wouldn’t be remiss in claiming that they are not being represented during this legislative session.

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met April 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2023

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, April 5

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 16, 2023

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, May 23

Q1 2023 Recap: 21 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2023

There were 21 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Home prices in Madison County increased

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first quarter of 2023 in Madison County rose by $6,500 while total sales decreased by 54.3%.

Home prices in Madison County increased in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in 2022 in Madison County rose by $4,000 while total sales decreased by 16.3%.

Home prices in Madison County increased

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2022 in Madison County rose by $5,000 while total sales decreased by 24.5%.

City of Belleville Planning Commission met April 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023

City of Belleville Planning Commission met Wednesday, April 5

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met May 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2023

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Monday, May 22

Q1 2023 Recap: 5 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2023

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