Metro East Sun

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

Madison County collects $268,880 in County Sales Tax in January

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

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Jersey County in March?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Jersey County in March remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

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

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met April 10

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, April 10

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met April 10

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, April 10

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met March 13

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, March 13

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met April 8

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met Tuesday, April 8

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met April 9

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, April 9

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met April 9

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Wednesday, April 9

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Madison County as of Q1?

There were 371 lawyers in good standing in cities within Madison County as of the first quarter of 2025.

$0 in Municipal Sales Tax collected in January for St. Clair County

In January, St. Clair County saw a consistent trend in Municipal Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Q4 2024 Recap: 3 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of homicide set for supervised release

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

Jersey County houses 2 new registered sex offenders in Q1

There were two new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Madison County houses 9 new registered sex offenders as of March

Madison County had nine new sex offenders registered as living there in March, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

Illinois senators propose measures to improve access to affordable childcare

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran, together with State Senators Erica Harriss and Darby Hills, has introduced a legislative package aimed at making childcare more affordable and accessible for Illinois families and businesses.

Bill to regulate homeschooling stalls in Illinois legislature

Rep. Amy Elik of Alton is celebrating what she views as a victory for homeschool families after the Homeschool Act, HB 2827, did not proceed to a vote by the House bill deadline.

Rep. Amy Elik advances four bills unanimously through Illinois House