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Family and kids events in Metro East scheduled for Nov. 2-8

By T. L. Boudreaux | Nov 2, 2025

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

Teacher turnover in St. Clair County: 89.7% remain in their positions year-over-year

By B. N. Joyner | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $65,098, 89.7% of teachers remain on their positions in St. Clair County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Oct. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30

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Who from Metro East area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Nov 1, 2025

Tuesday, Nov. 4 will see these former Metro East area high school stars in competition.

Senator Erica Harriss voices concerns over new Illinois energy legislation

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 31, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has raised concerns following the passage of the “Energy Omnibus Bill” in Illinois.

Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and calls for end to government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform this week to address both a fatal accident involving Coles County officials and ongoing effects of a federal government shutdown impacting aviation workers nationwide.

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met October 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 31, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 28

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Oct. 28

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 29

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 27

City of O'Fallon Finance & Administration Committee met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, Oct. 27

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Oct. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Monday, Oct. 27

City of Collinsville City Council met Oct. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 31, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 28

Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and federal shutdown impacts

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform on October 30-31 to address both a fatal car accident involving local officials in Coles County and ongoing challenges posed by a federal government shutdown for Illinois residents—including unpaid air...

Schmidt criticizes new energy bill and tax burden after fall veto session

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

The fall veto session of the Illinois General Assembly ended with limited progress on tax relief for residents, according to State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia).