June, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Kevin Schmidt hosts utility bill clinic in Cahokia Heights

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt, in partnership with the Citizens Utility Board, hosted a free Utility Bill Clinic last week in Cahokia Heights at the Cahokia Library. The event aimed to assist residents in managing their utility expenses by offering guidance from an expert from the Citizens Utility Board.

Illinois expands access to diabetes glucose monitors with new legislation

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2024

This year, a bipartisan piece of legislation was passed to extend access to diabetes glucose monitors and related supplies to all Illinois patients, regardless of diabetes type. Learn more from the Caucus Blog.

How many times were students suspended or expelled in Alton Community Unit School District 11 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2024

There were 655 students suspended in Alton Community Unit School District 11 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Weekly recap, week ending June 8 home sales in Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Jersey County in the week ending June 8, according to BlockShopper.com.

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2024

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Q1 Recap: 21 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2024

There were 21 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Rep. Meier recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2024

Rep. Meier recognizes World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, June 12

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Wednesday, June 12

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, June 11

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, June 13

City of Collinsville Fire & Police Commission met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Collinsville Fire & Police Commission met Thursday, June 13

City of Collinsville City Council met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, June 11

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met June 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met Tuesday, June 11

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, June 10

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department Board of Trustees met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department Board of Trustees met Wednesday, June 12

City of Belleville Public Library Board June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Belleville Public Library Board Wednesday, June 12

City of Belleville Finance Committee met June 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 15, 2024

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Monday, June 10

Q1 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in St. Clair County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.