August, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Recent Madison County home sales in week ending Aug. 24

By Metro East Sun | Aug 31, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 24

By Metro East Sun | Aug 31, 2024

There were five reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Aug. 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Metro East Sun | Aug 31, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 31, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Schmidt shares experiences from "Day in the Life" across District 114

By Metro East Sun | Aug 30, 2024

Rep. Schmidt shared insights from his "Day in the Life" on August 23rd, offering a glimpse into his activities across District 114.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Kevin Schmidt visits Millstadt Primary Center's first grade class

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2024

Representative Kevin Schmidt visited Mrs. Harsey’s 1st grade class at Millstadt Primary Center last week. Schmidt read "Clifford the Big Red Dog" to the students and answered questions about what a State Representative does.

Governor Pritzker issues disaster proclamation after severe summer storms in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2024

Governor JB Pritzker has issued a disaster proclamation in response to the severe storm system that affected Illinois from July 13 to July 16, 2024. The storms caused widespread damage, prompting State Representative Charlie Meier to work on providing aid to impacted communities.

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met August 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 28, 2024

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met 1 p.m. Tuesday, August 27.

Amy Elik earns perfect voting record from NFIB and Illinois Chamber

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik has earned a perfect 100% voting record from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) and the Illinois Chamber of Commerce. This rating underscores Elik’s commitment to advocating for pro-business policies and fostering a favorable environment for businesses in Illinois.

Rep. Kevin Schmidt donates August pay raise to Cahokia Community Basket

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt donated his pay raise for the month of August to Cahokia Community Basket in the form of a food donation. Schmidt has consistently donated each month's pay raise to different local food pantries or non-profit organizations throughout his district since voting against the legislative pay raise last year.