March, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison County residents pay $1.1 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

In December 2023, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Madison County Nursing Homes: Who’s behind Bria of Godfrey?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

Bria of Godfrey was one of the 11 for-profit facility nursing homes in Madison County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

Test expectations: How many Shiloh Village School District 85 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 56.3% of Shiloh Village School District 85 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Jersey County houses 1 new registered sex offender as of February 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there was one new registered sex offender living in Jersey County in February 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Mar. 2?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 2, according to GasBuddy.com.

SIU Edwardsville Cougars release roster of 19 players to open the season

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

Talented group to compete for SIU Edwardsville Cougars this year.

Attorney General Lists Top 10 Most Frequent Scams Illinoisans Fell Victim to in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Mar 5, 2024

The Illinois Attorney General’s office has revealed the top 10 most frequent scams that Illinois residents fell victim to in 2023. According to the office, home improvement repairs, identity theft, and consumer debt were the leading categories of scams faced by Illinoisans last year. In a consistent trend, home repairs have claimed the top spot for the third consecutive year.One notable issue highlighted by the Attorney General's office was related to home improvement scams, with contractors often failing to complete jobs after receiving a down payment. Regarding identity...

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met February 27

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 5, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 27.

Richland County called home by 2 new registered sex offenders as of February 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 4, 2024

There were two new registered sex offenders living in Richland County in February, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Did Highland Community Unit School District 5 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 4, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 56.4% of Highland Community Unit School District 5 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

McKendree Bearcats release roster of 23 players to open the season

By Metro East Sun | Mar 4, 2024

Total of 23 players listed.

Bria of Alton: 1-star nursing home in Madison County

By Metro East Sun | Mar 4, 2024

Bria of Alton was one of the 11 for-profit facility nursing homes in Madison County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.