Metro East Sun

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Dec. 11.

Collinsville ranks 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

Collinsville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

Home sales during week ending Dec. 2, 2023 in Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

There was one reported residential sale in Jersey County in the week ending Dec. 2, 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

Who the SIU Edwardsville Cougars is playing this season of college basketball

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars’ season starts on Mon Nov. 6 at Dayton.

St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2022

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

St. Clair County residents paid $48 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in 2022.

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

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

Illinois Invests Additional $13 Million to Boost Job Training and Economic Development

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has announced a new investment of $13 million in the state's Job Training and Economic Development Program (JTED). This program aims to provide workforce training and support services to help Illinois residents facing employment challenges.The second round of the JTED program will focus on individuals who are underemployed, unemployed, or underrepresented in the workforce. This includes at-risk youth who face barriers to employment, as well as immigrants and refugees, justice-involved individuals, and...

St. Clair County residents pay $2.4 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 9, 2023

In September, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

From SE Illinois News

Bailey: ‘The same IEA who gave my opponent nearly $50,000 when he was in the state Legislature’

By SE Illinois News | 12 months ago

Darren Bailey, a former state senator and the 2022 GOP candidate for governor, has criticized the Illinois Education Association (IEA) for its alleged political bias.

$623,423 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in September for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

In September, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Principia Panthers announces who they’ll play this season

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The Principia Panthers’ season starts on Sat Nov. 11 at Dubuque.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

Madison County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in September.

City of Edwardsville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Oct. 4

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023

City of Edwardsville Bicycle & Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 4

City of Belleville City Council met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 8, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Oct. 2

On Thursday, December 7, Lift For Life Academy High School standout Taylor Brown competed in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Elsah, Illinois.

Genesis Santiago, former Mater Academy standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 78-65 in their NCAA D3 game against the MUW Owls on Thursday, December 7.

On Thursday, December 7, former Midwest Central High School standout Madyson Harper’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 90-84 in their NCAA D2 game against the UIS Prairie Stars on Thursday, December 7.

Deija Carter, former Alton High School standout, played on Thursday, December 7 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Elsah, Illinois.

On Thursday, December 7, former Anna-Jonesboro High School standout Addie Denny’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The game took place in Springfield, Illinois.

Breese Central High School standout Haley Ottenschnieder’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, December 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 8, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 90-84 in their NCAA D2 game against the UIS Prairie Stars on Thursday, December 7.