August, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

How many students failed their English exams in St. Clair County in 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

More than 4 in 10 St. Clair County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

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

Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of E85 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.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

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

How many Madison County students failed their English exams in 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

More than 5 in 10 Madison County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of regular 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.

St. Clair County had 299 lawyers in good standing in July

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

Cities within St. Clair County recorded 299 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of July.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2024

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

Rep Elik discusses recent legislative achievements ahead of fall sessions

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2024

This year has been a whirlwind of activity, and it’s hard to believe it’s already back-to-school time. Since the spring legislative session ended in late May, I’ve been busy working on constituent requests and cases, visiting local organizations and businesses, and meeting with people on local projects and issues. The work in Springfield is just one aspect of being a State Representative. The local district office work continues year-round, and my dedicated staff is here in the office while I attend events and meetings.

Du Quoin State Fair announces theme days for upcoming event

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2024

The Du Quoin State Fair has announced its theme days for 2024. “Theme days highlight the diversity of the Du Quoin State Fair and celebrate everything we have to offer over the next 11 days,” said Luke Davison, Du Quoin State Fair Manager. “We continuously pursue opportunities to improve the Du Quoin State Fair and to broaden our lineup with an emphasis on agriculture, our state’s number one industry.”

13th Congressional District candidate Loyd: ‘Destruction, intimidation and chaos are not a political tool’

By Metro East Sun Reports | Aug 22, 2024

Amid escalating tensions surrounding the Democratic National Convention (DNC), 13th Congressional District candidate Joshua Loyd has voiced strong criticism of both the protests and the current Democratic leadership.

47.9% of Jersey County students failed their 2023 English exam; Scores fell 1.1% from previous year

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2024

Nearly 5 in 10 Jersey County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023 SAT.

Rep. Schmidt tours critical Bowman Avenue Pump Station

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt toured the Bowman Avenue Pump Station in East St. Louis today. The pump station operates eight pumps, handling over 20,000 gallons of water daily.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 10?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.