September, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Analysis: O'Fallon Township High School District 203 administrators rank 177th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

Administrators in O'Fallon Township High School District 203 earn an average of $125,563 per year, ranking 177th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Sept. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Sept. 12

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Edwardsville City Council met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 20

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Sept. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, Sept. 12

City of O'Fallon City Council met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Aug. 19

City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Sept. 16

City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Sept. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 12

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 17, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sept. 16

House passes supplemental bill addressing VA shortfall

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives convened to deliberate on H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. This bill proposes $3 billion in mandatory funding for certain veteran benefits while holding the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for budgetary miscalculations that led to an unprecedented shortfall. The measure passed by voice vote.

Rep. Elik marks Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today, we honor the foundational principles of our country and celebrate the spirit of the American dream!

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023: Signal Hill School District 181 administrators rank 167th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Sep 16, 2024

Administrators in Signal Hill School District 181 earn an average of $126,958 per year, ranking 167th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Trial begins for ex-AT&T president accused of bribing former House Speaker

By Metro East Sun | Sep 16, 2024

Opening statements commenced in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, accused of bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Federal prosecutors stated that AT&T Illinois had sought Madigan’s support for a bill ending mandated landline service, but only secured it after La Schiazza agreed to pay thousands of dollars to a Madigan associate for a no-work contract.