Metro East Sun

In September, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during September

Madison County residents paid $3.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in September.

Q2 Recap: 26 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

There were 26 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

49.5% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 49.5% of the students in Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet December 4

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 3, 2024

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 4

Bost introduces bill aiming to safeguard veterans' community healthcare access

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost introduced the Complete the Mission Act of 2024.

Amy Elik: A glimpse into the life of an Illinois state representative

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik is known for her legislative work, but there are a few personal details about her that might not be widely known.

Illinois celebrates Statehood Day marking entry into the union

On December 3, 1818, Illinois officially joined the United States as the 21st state.

Illinois celebrates Statehood Day: A look back at its journey since admission

On December 3, 1818, Illinois was admitted as the 21st state of the United States.

Rep. Mike Bost reflects on honoring Marine and celebrating Illinois statehood

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates regarding legislative efforts to honor Marine Cpl.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $213,182 in County Sales Tax in September

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

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 23

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 13 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 13 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Registered sex offenders: no new new living in Edwards County as of November 2024

Edwards County had no new sex offenders registered as living there in November 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Jersey County collects $131,248 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in September

In September, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Did Wolf Branch School District 113 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 50.7% of the students in Wolf Branch School District 113 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Dec. 3

City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Tuesday, Dec. 3

City of O'Fallon City Council met Nov. 4

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Nov. 4

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet Dec. 2

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet Monday, Dec. 2

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Committee will meet Dec. 3