February, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Feb. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2024

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Feb. 7

City of Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2024

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 6

City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2024

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Feb. 5

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2024

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Monday, Feb. 5

City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 14, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Feb. 5

Q4 2023 Recap: 14 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

There were 14 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Test expectations: How many Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 73% of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 14.3% of Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

Edwardsville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2023.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Village of Bethalto: Precinct Wood River 20

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 487 voters in Central Village of Bethalto: Precinct Wood River 20 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rep. Elik and Staff Deliver Valentines for Veterans

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

On Valentine's Day, Rep. Amy Elik and Emma from the district office took the time to spread love and appreciation to local veterans. They embarked on a heartwarming mission, delivering hundreds of Valentines to Veterans in local long-term care centers. From Granite City to Glen Carbon, Wood River to Alton, Rep. Elik and her team made it their goal to bring joy to the seniors in their community.The gesture was met with gratitude and excitement from both the veterans and the staff at the care centers. The Valentines served as a reminder to these brave individuals that their...

Bobby Alford III and Jordan Williams, former Christian Brothers High School standouts, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

The game took place in Louisville, Kentucky.

On Tuesday, February 13, Granite Bay High School standout Cole Harrison competed in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

The Principia Panthers lost 52-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Spalding Golden Eagles on Tuesday, February 13.

AJ Byrd, former Blanche Ely High School standout, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Feb 14, 2024

The game took place in Louisville, Kentucky.

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News from February 2024

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Feb. 7

City of Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 6

City of O'Fallon City Council met Feb. 5

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Feb. 5

City of Belleville City Council met Feb. 5

Q4 2023 Recap: 14 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

Test expectations: How many Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

Did Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year ELA tests?

Prairie State taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid for November 2023

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central Village of Bethalto: Precinct Wood River 20

Rep. Elik and Staff Deliver Valentines for Veterans

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Committee met February 5

On Tuesday, February 13, John C Kimball High School standout Isaiah Parker competed in NCAA D3 game

Gateway Legacy Christian Academy standout Isaac Salas’ college team lost in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, February 13

On Tuesday, February 13, Chico High School standout Jake Erickson competed in NCAA D3 game

Jaquan Adams, former Civic Memorial High School standout, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

Charley Hoffman and Ivan Vashchenko, former Principia School standouts, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

Bobby Alford III and Jordan Williams, former Christian Brothers High School standouts, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

On Tuesday, February 13, Granite Bay High School standout Cole Harrison competed in NCAA D3 game

AJ Byrd, former Blanche Ely High School standout, played on Tuesday, February 13 in NCAA D3 game

Rep. Amy Elik visits local head start program in Granite City

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