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Week ending Oct. 4: 3 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 24, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Illinois lawmakers debate record-high state budget amid calls for transparency

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 24, 2025

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed the fiscal year 2026 budget for Illinois, which amounts to $55.2 billion, marking an increase of about $2 billion from the previous year and representing what critics say is the largest budget in state history.

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FOIA request sent to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 24, 2025

FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Metro East area competing on Saturday, Sept. 27?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 24, 2025

On Saturday, Sept. 27, these former Metro East area high school standouts will be in action.

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How many inmates sentenced in Madison County will be released during week ending Oct. 4?

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 23, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Oct. 4.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jersey County?

By S. A. Ladd | Sep 23, 2025

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

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt recognizes Minerva Boutique as September’s business of the month

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 23, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has named Minerva Boutique as his “Business of the Month” for September.

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Granite City Works continues steel slab production following federal intervention

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 23, 2025

The decision to continue steel slab production at Granite City Works has been described as a significant development for the Metro East region.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16