2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across Metro East Sun publication area
In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Retail Trade employers across Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Sen. Plummer: 'Our state is being hollowed out by corruption and bad public policy'
Jason Plummer, a State Senator from Illinois, has expressed concerns about the legislative process in the state.
How many companies in cities across Madison County received FDA citations in 2024?
There was one company in a city associated with Madison County that received FDA citations as a result of one inspection conducted in the county throughout 2024, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
- Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Madison County in week ending June 21?
- Family & kids events this week in Metro East: June 29 - July 5
- O'Fallon ranks 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024
- Family & kids events this July in Metro East
- There were 57 Hispanic students enrolled in Jersey County schools in 2023-24 school year
Edwardsville ranks 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024
Edwardsville residents paid approximately $13.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.
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Madison County Education: 2,823 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 8.2% of students enrolled in Madison County schools identified as Hispanic.
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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending June 21?
The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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There were 2,594 Hispanic students enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2023-24 school year
In St. Clair County schools, 2,594 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
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Bost commends federal actions supporting U.S. truck drivers
U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed approval for recent initiatives announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) aimed at aiding America's truck drivers.
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Illinois passes FY26 budget amid tax hikes debate
Governor JB Pritzker has signed the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget for Illinois, which was passed by Democratic legislators.
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Rep. Elik and Sen. Harriss to host free kids fair in Granite City
State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss are organizing a free Kids Fair event this weekend.
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St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic honored as business of the month by Rep. Kevin Schmidt
State Representative Kevin Schmidt has named St. Clair & Elite Chiropractic as his "Business of the Month" for June, following submissions from across the 114th District.
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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending June 21
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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House passes FY26 MilCon/VA appropriations bill with veteran-focused provisions
On June 25, 2025, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost announced the passage of H.R. 3944, known as the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.
