Metro East Sun

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

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

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met March 27

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, March 27

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met March 27

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, March 27

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met March 27

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, March 27

City of O'Fallon Fire Pension Board met April 23

City of O'Fallon Fire Pension Board met Wednesday, April 23

City of Collinsville City Council met April 22

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, April 22

Madison County residents pay $265,754 in County Sales Tax in February

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

Jersey County collects $160,223 in County School Facility Tax in February

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

St. Clair County taxpayers give $230,613 in County Sales Tax in February

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

Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Madison County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud 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.

51.1% of Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year