Darren Bailey, a candidate for Illinois’ 12th Congressional District, is gaining attention as he takes on incumbent Mike Bost in the forthcoming primary.
There were four offenders convicted of homicide 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.
In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in Madison County fell by $1,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 4.3%.
State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the approval of more than $22,000 in state-sponsored library grants for public school libraries in the 56th District. These grants aim to support educational and research opportunities for students in the district.Senator Harriss expressed her enthusiasm for the funding, stating, "Our school libraries are incredibly important for educational and research opportunities for our students. I am thrilled to see schools across the 56th District receiving grant funding to further expand and modernize local libraries that serve as...