October, 2025 Stories | Metro East Sun

St. Clair County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

By R. D. Gentry | Oct 22, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in St. Clair County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

By R. D. Gentry | Oct 21, 2025

The most prevalent ethnicity in Madison County student body in the 2023-24 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Bost: Democrats shut down the government 'so they can push their radical agenda'

By M. U. Baird | Oct 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois has accused Democrats of closing the government to advance their policy goals instead of collaborating with Republicans to keep it open.

Rep. Amy Elik visits SIU dental school during free children's dental care event

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 20, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik and other local lawmakers visited the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine during the Give Kids a Smile event, which offered free dental care to children between the ages of 3 and 13. “It was great...

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Family and kids events to take place in Metro East Oct. 19-25

By T. L. Boudreaux | Oct 19, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Metro East this week.

City of Fairview Heights Operations Committee met Oct. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

City of Fairview Heights Operations Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 15

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 15

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 16

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2025

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Thursday, Oct. 16

2024: How much was spent on football teams from St. Clair County

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 18, 2025

St. Clair County's collegiate football teams received $2,116,679 in funding for the 2024 season.

Granite City ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 18, 2025

Granite City residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

State Sen. Plummer on Chicago ICE protests: Democrats 'do not want the rule of law enforced'

By L. C. Mancuso | Oct 17, 2025

Jason Plummer, a state senator from Illinois, alleged that Democratic leadership instructed police to abandon federal agents during an incident in Brighton Park.

Rep. Schmidt criticizes proposed Illinois energy bill during veto session

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 17, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly concluded its veto session this week in Springfield.

Glen Carbon residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 17, 2025

Glen Carbon residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

2024: How much was spent on football teams from Madison County

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 17, 2025

Madison County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

City of Belleville Finance Committee met October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14

City of Jerseyville City Council met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, Oct. 13

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 13

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News from October 2025

St. Clair County schools: Which ethnicity was most represented in 2023-24 school year?

Madison County's student body comprised mostly of white students in 2023-24 school year

Rep. Bost: Democrats shut down the government 'so they can push their radical agenda'

Rep. Amy Elik visits SIU dental school during free children's dental care event

Family and kids events to take place in Metro East Oct. 19-25

City of Fairview Heights Operations Committee met Oct. 15

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 15

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Oct. 16

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 16

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 16

2024: How much was spent on football teams from St. Clair County

Granite City ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

State Sen. Plummer on Chicago ICE protests: Democrats 'do not want the rule of law enforced'

Rep. Schmidt criticizes proposed Illinois energy bill during veto session

Glen Carbon residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

2024: How much was spent on football teams from Madison County

City of Belleville Finance Committee met October 14

City of Jerseyville City Council met Oct. 14

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Oct. 13

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Oct. 13

Rep. Stuart introduces bill in Illinois House to restrict academic compacts

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