Metro East Sun

At least five inmates who were sentenced in Madison County are set to be released from jail in the week ending Jan. 18.

4 new registered sex offenders living in Madison County in week ending Jan. 5

Madison County has four new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 5, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Jersey County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

Representative Charlie Meier shares prostate cancer diagnosis

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has extended his best wishes to fellow representative Charlie Meier, who recently disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis.

Amy Elik reappointed as Assistant House Republican Leader in Illinois

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik has been reappointed as the Assistant House Republican Leader.

FOIA Request Sent to Madison County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Madison County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Jan. 17.

20.7% of Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 20.7% of the students in Roxana Community Unit School District 1 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q3 Recap: 4 parolees from Jersey County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

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

Monroe County called home by no new registered sex offenders as of December 2024 2024

There were no new registered sex offenders living in Monroe County in December 2024, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Jersey County has 1 new registered sex offender in week ending Jan. 5

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Jersey County as of the week ending Jan. 5.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during October 2024

Madison County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in October 2024.

Alton earns spot on HGTV's list of charming American towns

Alton has been recognized by HGTV as one of the "50 most charming small towns in America."

Representative Charlie Meier announces prostate cancer diagnosis

Late last year, Charlie Meier, a representative of the 109th district, received unexpected news during a routine blood test.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 16.

Madison County taxpayers give $200,462 in County Sales Tax in October 2024

In October 2024, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 4?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 4

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 4, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County: Cities registered 347 lawyers in good standing as of December 2024

There were 347 lawyers in good standing in cities within Madison County as of December 2024.

The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in IDOC County as of Jan. 5