Stories | Metro East Sun

How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending Sept. 20?

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 11, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Illinois lawmakers introduce resolution honoring late conservative leader Charlie Kirk

By C. M. Davis | Sep 11, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12), along with Representatives Mary Miller (IL-15) and Darin LaHood (IL-18), has introduced a House resolution to honor the life and legacy of Charlie Kirk, a conservative leader and Illinois native who was...

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Madison County during week ending Sept. 20

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 10, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Madison County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 20.

Mike Bost addresses tax cuts, education policy, and veterans' advocacy in recent statements

By C. M. Davis | Sep 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted several updates between September 8-10, 2025 about his role in passing middle-class tax cuts under President Trump’s administration; federal opposition to state-level tuition policies for undocumented residents; and an award...

Chairman Bost secures major Transition Assistance Program reforms in defense authorization bill

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 10, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 (NDAA), which includes significant changes to the Transition...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 10, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 13.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 9, 2025

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12.

Rep. Bost on fentanyl crisis: We must 'hold Chinese producers and officials accountable for the spread of illicit fentanyl'

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois has expressed his support for the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, stating that it will hold producers accountable and protect communities from opioids.

Schmidt announces mobile office hours for district residents in October

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a series of Mobile Office Hours events in October.

Mike Bost highlights legislative actions and community events in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost shared recent legislative votes supporting energy security measures alongside meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025; he also congratulated Marion’s Market Street Music Conservatory Adult...

Mike Bost highlights appropriations vote, firefighter engagement, and choir recognition

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on recent legislative action supporting energy policy, meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025, and celebrated a Southern Illinois choir's selection to perform at the White House this...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 11?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 8, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 11.

Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 7-13

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 7, 2025

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

St. Clair County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By R. M. Minor | Sep 6, 2025

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 used the largest share of its debt limit in St. Clair County during fiscal year 2024, at 165.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

Home sales during week ending Aug. 30 in Madison County

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 6, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 3

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation, energy rules rollback, suicide prevention

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 6, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost posted about his recent votes on anti-fentanyl legislation and rolling back federal energy regulations between September 4-6, while also promoting suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention Month

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation and energy policy

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 4-6, outlining his positions on fentanyl-related sanctions against China, opposition to certain Biden administration energy rules, and suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention...

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 5

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 3