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15 new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in Q1

By Metro East Sun | Apr 10, 2025

There were 15 new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County as of the first quarter of 2025, compared to the previous quarter, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Jersey County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes living in Jersey County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Oversight hearing examines VA's efforts to expedite veterans' disability compensation benefits

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2025

Rep. Morgan Luttrell from Texas, Chair of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, initiated an oversight hearing to discuss the Veterans Affairs (VA) department's work in expediting disability...

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Illinois Rep. Schmidt supports bill to tackle food deserts in state

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt from Millstadt has taken a step towards addressing food insecurity in Illinois by co-sponsoring House Bill 1607.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Metro East Sun publication area sees 24 H-1B petitions from employers during 2024

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

In 2024, 24 H-1B petitions were filed by employers located in the Metro East Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Cities within Jersey County registered no change in the number of lawyers with active licenses to practice law in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Jersey County in the first quarter of 2025 remained the same in comparison to the previous quarter.

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City of Jerseyville City Council will meet April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council will meet Tuesday, April 8

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City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission met April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission met Monday, April 7

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City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission will meet April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission will meet Wednesday, April 9

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City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission will meet April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission will meet Wednesday, April 9

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City of Belleville Public Library Board will meet April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 8, 2025

City of Belleville Public Library Board will meet Tuesday, April 8

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Rep. Charlie Meier criticizes management of Illinois human services

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier, along with fellow Republican State Representatives Jeff Keicher, Patrick Sheehan, and Brad Fritts, raised concerns regarding alleged mismanagement within several Illinois state agencies under Governor J.B....

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses fallen firefighters, government reliance, and support for coal industry

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared insights on honoring fallen firefighters, the nuances of federal assistance programs, and his participation in a White House event concerning the coal industry.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses his views on federal aid and industry support

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared insights on April 7-8, 2025, via social media, addressing topics ranging from fallen firefighters to federal aid programs and coal industry support.

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Madison County has 1 new registered sex offender in week ending March 23

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Madison County in the week ending March 23 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Rep. Schmidt names Wisper ISP as March’s 'Business of the Month

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has named Wisper ISP as the “Business of the Month” for March.

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Rep. Amy Elik plans mobile office hours in Wood River for state agency assistance

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2025

Representative Amy Elik's office is scheduled to hold mobile office hours in Wood River on Monday, April 14.

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Registered sex offenders: no new living in Jersey County as of March 23

By Metro East Sun | Apr 6, 2025

Jersey County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending March 23, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 6, 2025

There were 66 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.