March, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Q4 2023 Recap: 20 parolees from Madison County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

There were 20 offenders convicted of property crimes 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.

Jersey County residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

Jersey County residents paid $374,293 in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per county in December 2023.

LA Bella of Alton, a non-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

LA Bella of Alton was one of the seven non-profit facility nursing homes in Madison County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of one.

10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of February

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of February.

Illinois Firearms Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Legislative Changes

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

The Illinois firearms industry plays a significant role in the state's economy, supporting over 14,000 working families and contributing to economic output. According to a report by the National Shooting Sports Foundation, Illinois ranks 4th nationwide for economic output by the firearms manufacturing industry and 7th in the country for jobs in the industry. The industry also pays substantial amounts in state, property, and sales taxes, benefiting the State of Illinois.However, recent legislative actions in Illinois have raised concerns within the firearms industry. A new...

In the 2021-22 school year, 42.3% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 42.3% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Elik Advocates for Lower Taxes to Boost Economy

By Metro East Sun | Mar 13, 2024

Rep. Amy Elik recently voiced her support for reducing taxes in order to enhance economic growth. Speaking at a public event, Rep. Elik emphasized the importance of making the state more competitive with its bordering states. She stated, “I believe our state can and should be more competitive with our border states and it starts with less taxation.”This call for lower taxation as a means to stimulate the economy reflects Rep. Elik's stance on fiscal policies aimed at fostering a more advantageous business environment. By advocating for reduced taxes, she aims to attract...