October, 2025 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison County taxpayers give approximately $1.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 1, 2025

In August, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rep. Kevin Schmidt invites local veterans to join advisory council

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt is inviting veterans from the 114th District to join his Veterans’ Advisory Council.

Mike Bost outlines available resources amid partial government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

As of October 1, 2025, many federal government operations have shut down due to the lack of an approved funding resolution. U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed understanding of the frustrations faced by Southern Illinois residents as a result...

Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks public assistance on invasive spotted lanternfly

By C. M. Davis | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help monitor the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect first identified in the state in 2023.