In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $3,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 6%.
State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced his decision to donate his legislative pay raise to various local community outreach efforts in his district. This month, he has chosen to support the Gethsemane Church of the Living God’s Annual Turkey Dinner.In a recent visit to the church, Rep. Schmidt expressed his concerns about the state budget and the pay raises for politicians. He stated, "The horrible state budget included politician pay increases again. I voted no on that budget for many reasons. One reason was the politician’s pay increases. I donate my pay...
Illinois has established itself as a top deer hunting state, with the 'Golden Triangle' counties leading the way in consistently producing some of the largest bucks in the state. With an estimated population of 850,000 deer, Illinois ranks seventh on the list of top deer hunting states in the nation.One aspect of Illinois' deer hunting culture that often goes unnoticed is the presence of family-run deer processing plants. These businesses, passed down from generation to generation, play a crucial role in providing high-quality meat to hunters and their communities.One...
Of the 21,533 citizens living in Jersey County in 2021, 97.2% said they were only one race, while 2.8% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
There was one offender convicted of a sex crime living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
The most prevalent ethnicity in the Jersey County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is once again bringing joy and holiday cheer to children in need through its heartwarming program, USPS Operation Santa. With over 100 years of history, this unique initiative receives thousands of letters to Santa from children across the country each year.The process is simple yet impactful. The letters are carefully reviewed, scanned, and shared on the USPS website, ensuring the privacy of the children by removing personal information. Generous individuals from all corners of the United States then step forward to adopt these...