
In 2022, Madison County ranks 37th among Illinois counties with 21.6% transfer dependency
In 2022, government transfers made up 21.6% of income in Madison County—ranking it 37th least dependent among Illinois counties.
Illinois residents encouraged to donate garden surplus
Families in Illinois often find themselves with an abundance of fruits and vegetables from their home gardens.
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- State Rep. Plummer: 'Illinoisans carry the highest tax burden in the country'
- Property tax appeal seminar scheduled for July 9 in Smithton
- Bost comments on VA's decision against large-scale staff reduction
- 1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending June 28
The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 3.5% of Jersey County’s student body in 2023-24 school year
In Jersey County schools, 83 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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New laws impact taxes, education; prescription drug act signed into law
Illinois is set to introduce a series of new laws impacting various sectors, including education, environment, and taxation.
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How many multiracial students were enrolled in Madison County schools in 2023-24 school year?
In Madison County schools, 2,331 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Bost supports bill making Trump tax cuts permanent
U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois cast his vote on Thursday in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a significant piece of legislation that aims to make permanent the tax relief measures introduced during President Trump's first term.
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Senator Harriss and Rep Elik host successful kids fair in Granite City
State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik recently organized their annual Kids Fair in Granite City, attracting hundreds of children and families from the Metro East area.
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Illinois enacts Prescription Drug Affordability Act to lower medication costs
I co-sponsored legislation that lowers the cost for prescription drugs because Illinois families deserve it.
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There were 2,583 multiracial students enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 6.7% of students enrolled in St. Clair County schools identified as multiracial.
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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending June 28
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Elik and Harriss host successful kids fair in Granite City
State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss recently hosted their annual Kids Fair in Granite City, attracting hundreds of children and families from the Metro East area.