Metro East Sun

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, May 21

City of O'Fallon City Council met May 20

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, May 20

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met May 23

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 23

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met May 20

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, May 20

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met May 21

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, May 21

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met May 22

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Wednesday, May 22

City of Belleville City Council met May 20

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 20

How many Am. Indian students were enrolled in Madison County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 25, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Madison County school districts identified as Am. Indian.

Rep. Charlie Meier supports amended HB 793 while urging further improvements

By Metro East Sun | May 24, 2024

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has continued to legislate on behalf of workers with severe developmental and intellectual disabilities. Meier, a member of the House Human Services Committee and longtime defender of disabled Illinoisans, has been an outspoken critic of House Bill 793. The legislation, titled the “Dignity in Pay Act,” directs the Employment and Economic Opportunity for Persons with Disabilities Task Force to create a plan to eliminate 14c certificates that allow employers to pay disabled workers a subminimum wage. This change, as noted by Rep....

Team Illinois Youth Police Camp to be held at Principia College

By Metro East Sun | May 24, 2024

The Team Illinois Youth Police Camp is a week-long program that challenges young adults to better themselves through the philosophy of “Teamwork, Commitment and Pride.”

Illinois budget talks stall over sportsbook tax hike and retailer discounts

Budget talks in the Illinois General Assembly have stalled, raising concerns that Democrats may miss their self-imposed deadline for the state budget once again this year. The impasse primarily centers around disagreements on a proposed sportsbook tax hike and retailer discounts.

Harriss & Elik secure bipartisan passage of multiple bills

Springfield, IL – State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) and State Representative Amy Elik (111th-Alton) have announced the passage of several pieces of legislation with bipartisan support for the 2024 spring legislative session.

Harriss & Elik announce passage of bipartisan legislative package

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have announced the passage of several bipartisan pieces of legislation during the 2024 spring legislative session.

Senator Harriss reacts to Illinois court's decision on partisan election law

State Senator Erica Harriss has released a statement following a Sangamon County judge's temporary injunction blocking the controversial election law passed by the Majority Party earlier this month.

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met May 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 22, 2024

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 14.

Free utility bill clinic scheduled in Mascoutah on June 3

State Representative Kevin Schmidt, in partnership with the Citizens Utility Board, will host a free Utility Bill Clinic on Monday, June 3rd, from 12:00 pm to 2:00 pm at the Mascoutah Library, located at 3 W. Church St. in Mascoutah.

Rep. Schmidt to host community blood drive on June 4

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is set to host a blood drive in collaboration with ImpactLife. The event will occur on Tuesday, June 4th, from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the O’Fallon Township Lot, located at 801 E. State St. in O’Fallon.

Rep. Meier co-sponsors SB3753 to protect developmentally disabled individuals

State Representative Charlie Meier has expressed his support for Senate Bill 3753, legislation aimed at implementing stronger protections for developmentally disabled individuals and imposing strict penalties on State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA). The bill passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday with a unanimous vote of 111-0.

Rep. Meier leads legislative effort targeting negligent community integrated living arrangements

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has long advocated for the protection of residents with profound physical and mental disabilities living in Illinois’ State-Operated Developmental Centers (SODC) and Community Integrated Living Arrangements (CILA). As a member of the House Human Services and Health and Human Services Appropriation Committees, Meier recently announced his successful effort to amend legislation aimed at strengthening protections and imposing stricter penalties on negligent CILAs.

House holds Memorial Day ceremony honoring fallen service members