Metro East Sun

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in December 2024 compared to the previous month.

East St. Louis Flyers celebrated by state representative after championship win

State Representative Kevin Schmidt recently honored the East St. Louis Flyers Football Team for their victory in the 2024 Class 6A State Championship.

Rep. Charlie Meier addresses Washington County Farm Bureau on future legislation

Rep. Charlie Meier recently attended a meeting of the Washington County Farm Bureau in Nashville, where he provided members with a legislative update.

DCEO announces $10 million grant for small business improvements

The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has unveiled a new grant program aimed at supporting small businesses.

Kevin Schmidt shares district updates including local achievements and new initiatives

State Representative Kevin Schmidt recently shared updates from the 114th District, highlighting local achievements and initiatives.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Jan. 27?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Jan. 27.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Jan. 27.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fewer students from Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 graduated in 2022-23 school year

The graduation rate in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 fell to 91.5% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

19 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released in February

There are 19 inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from jail in February.

15.5% of Whiteside School District 115 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 15.5% of the students in Whiteside School District 115 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Mike Bost announces key legislative actions in recent tweets

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates about significant legislative actions through tweets dated January 23, 2025.

Congress examines VA's handling of veteran gun rights

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, addressed the issue of veterans' rights in a recent oversight hearing.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Jan. 26.

Cities in Jersey County recorded unchanged number of lawyers practicing law in December 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jersey County in December 2024 compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Jan. 18

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Central School District 104 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 15.9% of the students in Central School District 104 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Graduation rates from Marissa Community Unit School District 40 rise in 2022-23 school year

The graduation rate in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 grew to 93.2% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Jan. 18