Metro East Sun

If you have old or unused medications in your medicine cabinet, this Saturday presents an opportunity to dispose of them safely.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Jerseyville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

FOIA Request to City Of Jerseyville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Alton Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Alton Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024.

FOIA Request Sent to City Of Edwardsville Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Edwardsville Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024.

Cities in Madison County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in September

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Madison County in September compared to the previous month.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 19

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State taxes: Fairview Heights residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid for July

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

Chairman Bost urges VA response to unresolved veteran affairs inquiries

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost expressed concerns regarding the Department of Veterans Affairs' lack of response to nearly 30 letters and over 50 additional requests for information. These inquiries cover various issues related to the delivery of care, benefits, and services at the VA.

Illinois senators invite veteran tributes for Capitol display

State Senators Erica Harriss and Jason Plummer are inviting residents to contribute photos and stories of veterans for a display at the Illinois Capitol.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many Asian students were enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2022-23 school year?

St. Clair County districts had 443 Asian students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 administrators rank 42nd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 earn an average of $79,445 per year, ranking 42nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 19?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 19

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

California considers housing aid for undocumented immigrants; implications for Illinois debated

California's proposal to offer housing assistance to undocumented immigrants has sparked discussions about immigration policies across the United States. The proposed legislation in California would allow undocumented immigrants to access state-backed home loans of up to $150,000. This move has drawn attention amid ongoing debates over how states manage immigration issues.

Illinois lawmakers oppose sanctuary policies amid rising costs