
St. Clair County schools welcomed 38,836 students in 2023-24 school year
Enrollment numbers in St. Clair County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
April marked as Child Abuse Prevention Month to raise awareness
Every child deserves to grow up feeling safe, valued, and supported.
- Q4 2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in St. Clair County?
- Mike Bost applauds U.S. Marines, backs military chief amid criticism
- Rep. Kevin Schmidt engages with 114th District community and businesses
- Bost discusses advancing healthcare innovation at VA to serve veterans more effectively
- Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County
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Illinois lawmakers debate education, sports policies, and gaming legislation
Illinois lawmakers are navigating contentious debates over education, sports policies, and gaming legislation.
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Mike Bost cosponsors No Medicaid For Illegal Immigrants Act and leads delegation to Japan
Rep. Mike Bost addresses legislative actions regarding Medicaid for illegal immigrants and leads a Congressional Delegation to Japan.
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1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Information industry across Metro East Sun publication area in 2024
In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located within the Metro East Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County
The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County as of the week ending March 16.
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Collinsville residents paid 49th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2024
Collinsville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.
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St. Clair County: Medicaid made up 4.7% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $2,546 per capita to residents.
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Bill proposed to waive vehicle fees for active military in Illinois
State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced a new bill aimed at supporting active-duty military personnel in Illinois by eliminating their vehicle registration fees.
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New DAV office opens in Freeburg with Schmidt, local leaders in attendance
John Schmidt attended the grand opening of the new Disabled American Veterans (DAV) facility in Freeburg yesterday, alongside Superintendent John Lawson and Mike Gomric from the Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County.
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Schmidt seeks legislation to support constituents and military personnel
State Representative Kevin Schmidt's recent activities in the 114th District have involved meetings with constituents and legislative proposals.
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Madison County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1
Municipal officials in Madison County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.