Metro East Sun

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Belleville City Council on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Collinsville City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

FOIA Request to Collinsville City Council Regarding Information about Council Members on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Edwardsville's City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Edwardsville's City Council on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Madison City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Madison City Council on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Grafton City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Grafton City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Lebanon City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Lebanon City Council on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to East St. Louis City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the East St. Louis City Council regarding details of all council members on October 15, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to Wood River City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024

FOIA Request to Wood River City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 5?

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County: Cities registered 348 lawyers in good standing as of September

There were 348 lawyers in good standing in cities within Madison County as of September.

O'Fallon ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

O'Fallon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Home prices in Madison County during August 2024 increased compared to the same period in 2023

In August, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $9,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 77%.

Analysis: Alton Community Unit School District 11 administrators rank 312th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Alton Community Unit School District 11 earn an average of $99,277 per year, ranking 312th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Jersey County median home valuation prices rose by 15.8% in July 2024 compared to July 2023

In July, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.7%.

Jersey County residents paid 47th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

Jersey County residents paid $375,331 in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in July.

2023: Dupo Community Unit School District 196 administrators rank 315th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $99,632 per year, ranking 315th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 5

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Schmidt supports local food banks during Food Bank Week

Today marks the beginning of Food Bank Week, an opportunity to focus on combating food insecurity. Community members are encouraged to participate by volunteering, donating, or raising awareness for local food banks.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?