Metro East Sun

In February, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Highland Community Unit School District 5 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.3% of the students in Highland Community Unit School District 5 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Mike Bost shares engagements within Illinois' 12th district over key visits and meetings

Rep. Mike Bost, serving Illinois’ 12th district, shared details of his recent activities and interactions in Southern Illinois through a series of posts from late April 2025.

Orthopedic care practice launches in Belleville with surgeon Anthony Hollins

Touchette Orthopedic Care has launched a new practice in Belleville, Illinois, featuring board-certified orthopedic surgeon Dr. Anthony Hollins.

Elik to host senior fraud seminar with state experts in Wood River

State Representative Amy Elik, representing Alton, has announced a joint initiative with the Illinois Attorney General's Office and the Illinois Department on Aging.

Community members rally against state mascot legislation bills HB3527 and HB1237

I attended a rally at Collinsville High School organized to support keeping high school mascots determined by local school boards.

St. Clair County: Medicare dependency reached 5.1% in 2022

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.1% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $2,774 per capita to residents.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, May 1.

Q4 2024 Recap: 15 parolees from Madison County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

There were 15 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Wolf Branch School District 113: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 49.6% of the students in Wolf Branch School District 113 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Approximately $2.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in February for St. Clair County

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

St. Clair County collects $607,499 in County Flood Protection Tax in February

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, April 30.

Jersey County had 10 lawyers in good standing in March

Cities within Jersey County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Madison County?

Since 1970, Madison County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.7%.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Jersey County collects $51,126 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, Jersey County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

50.4% of Shiloh Village School District 85 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.4% of the students in Shiloh Village School District 85 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County collects just under $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February