August, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison County home prices fell in July 2024 compared to July 2023

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2024

In July, the median sale price of a home in Madison County fell by $20,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 98.7%.

Illinois State Fire Marshal opens applications for small equipment grants

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2024

The Illinois State Fire Marshal is now accepting applications for the Small Equipment Grant Program. Grants of up to $26,000 are being provided for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. All interested departments should send an application to OSFM electronically or postmarked no later than October 1, 2024.

Senator Harriss collaborates with IDFPR for licensing aid in Metro East

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss has partnered with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) to bring professional licensing assistance to the Metro East.

Rep. Elik provides updates on legislative activities and local events

By Metro East Sun | Aug 12, 2024

Rep. Elik provided an update on her recent activities and various issues affecting Illinois.

Jersey County home valuation prices rose in May compared to the same period in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $10,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 16.1%.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Aug. 3

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Amy Elik: 'A huge crowd welcomed our Olympian Jayden Ulrich home today!'

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik celebrated the homecoming of Olympian Jade Ulrich, stating, "What a fun celebration for a humble young woman who has worked harder than we can even imagine to get to represent Team USA!" She made the statement in an Aug. 10 Facebook post.

Madison County home sales in week ending Aug. 3

By Metro East Sun | Aug 11, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 3, according to BlockShopper.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 3?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 10, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.