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State Rep. Kevin Schmidt criticizes impact of SAFE-T Act two years after implementation

By C. M. Davis | Sep 22, 2025

Two years after the SAFE-T Act’s no-cash bail provision took effect in Illinois, State Representative Kevin Schmidt has criticized the law, saying it has not delivered on its promises.

Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

By S. A. Ladd | Sep 22, 2025

There were 40 offenders living in Madison County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Jersey County Education: 17 Black students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 22, 2025

In Jersey County school districts, 17 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Jersey County during week ending Oct. 4

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 22, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Jersey County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Family and kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 21-27

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 22, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Metro East this week.

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Monday, Sept. 22

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 22, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Sept. 22

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 20

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Sept. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 17

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Aug. 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 21, 2025

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Wednesday, Aug. 20

Weekly recap of Madison County home sales during week ending Sept. 13

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 20, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Sept. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

St. Clair County Education: 452 Asian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 19, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 452 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent social media posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19, 2025 regarding new public safety bills in Washington D.C., recognition for veterans under the Trump administration, and a tribute on POW/MIA Recognition Day.