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State Senator Erica Harriss partnered with Meridian Illinois to distribute 100 free Thanksgiving turkeys at the Crisis Food Center in Alton.

Elik supports bipartisan bill aiding child sex abuse survivors

State Representative Amy Elik has announced the successful passage of House Bill 222 through both chambers of the Illinois Legislature.

Local leaders highlight economic impact of Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

State Representative Amy Elik, along with local leaders, gathered at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) to discuss the university's economic contributions.

Family-run deer processors thrive during Illinois hunting season

Illinois, with its population of approximately 640,000 white-tailed deer, ranks 22nd in the nation for deer population.

Family-run deer processors thrive during Illinois hunting season

Illinois is home to an estimated 640,000 white-tailed deer, ranking it 22nd in the nation.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 4 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

There were four offenders convicted of homicide living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital hosts 'Bundles for Babies' event on Dec. 14

New and expectant mothers, along with their families, are invited to a holiday baby shower hosted by HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital’s Women and Infants Center.

Charlie Meier discusses legislative issues and Madigan trial developments

State Representative Charlie Meier recently provided updates on his activities and issues of interest to his constituents, including legislative matters and ongoing legal proceedings.

HSHS Home Care organizes candlelight memorials in O'Fallon and Springfield

The Hospice Team of HSHS Home Care is inviting community members to attend a Candlelight Memorial on Monday, December 9, at 5:30 p.m. The event will take place in the HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital Chapel located at 1 St Elizabeth's Blvd.,...

Illinois faces $3.2 billion deficit; GOP criticizes majority's budgeting

Illinois House Republicans have expressed concern following the announcement by the Pritzker Administration of a projected $3.2 billion budget deficit for Fiscal Year 2026.

Illinois political updates: veto session ends quietly; drug exposure concerns raised

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HSHS urges November lung screenings amid awareness month

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) is urging eligible adults to include a lung cancer CT scan in their November plans, coinciding with Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 16

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jersey County?

There were eight offenders living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Prairie State taxes: O'Fallon residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid for August