Metro East Sun

The graduation rate in Alton Community Unit School District 11 grew to 75.7% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

The Registry shows 1 new sex offender living in Madison County as of Jan. 19

There is one new registered sex offender living in Madison County in the week ending Jan. 19, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 13.5% of the students in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of E85 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.

Rep. Charlie Meier seeks public opinion on proposed legalization of prostitution

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has announced a petition drive aimed at gathering signatures from residents who oppose a legislative proposal to legalize prostitution in Illinois.

Rep. Mike Bost reflects on Holocaust Remembrance Day and GOP conference

In tweets dated January 27, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost addressed both solemn remembrance and political strategy as he commemorated Holocaust Remembrance Day and participated in a Republican conference in Florida discussing plans under President Trump's...

District representative shares updates including new legislation efforts

I wanted to start by expressing my sincere gratitude for the outpouring of support following my announcement of prostate cancer.

Schmidt launches "Valentines for Veterans" initiative

State Representative Kevin Schmidt, representing Millstadt, has announced the commencement of a program titled "Valentines for Veterans" at his district office in Cahokia Heights.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Jan. 30.

Jersey County has no new registered sex offenders in week ending Jan. 19

Jersey County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 19, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Graduation rates from Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 rise in 2022-23 school year

The graduation rate in Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 grew to 81.8% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in December 2024 remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 18?

The only price of diesel 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.

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

The only price of regular 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 East St. Louis School District 189 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 15.3% of the students in East St. Louis School District 189 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 29?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Jan. 29.

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

How many students from Jersey Community Unit School District 100 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

The graduation rate in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 grew to 89% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 18

The only price of premium 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.

11 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from jail during February