Butler: 'The truth is, Pritzker’s leadership isn’t saving Illinois—it’s sinking it'
Michael Butler, Chair of the St. Clair County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies, stating, "Gov. JB Pritzker may call himself a 'happy warrior' standing up to Trump, but his policies are the real danger to Illinois."
Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?
The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
Q2 Recap: 44 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release
There were 44 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.
- Hearing addresses cybersecurity challenges in protecting veteran data at VA
- Education Support Professionals Day celebrates vital school staff
- Hearing addresses concerns over veteran amputee prosthetics care
- Alton residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August
- Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release
House passes major veterans' package with strong bipartisan support
The House of Representatives has passed a significant veterans' package, H.R. 8371, known as The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.
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Rep Mike Bost advocates for comprehensive veteran healthcare improvement act
Rep Mike Bost shared insights into a new legislative effort aimed at enhancing veteran healthcare through a series of tweets dated November 18, 2024.
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Rep. Amy Elik visits local head start program in Granite City
State Representative Amy Elik paid a visit to Riverbend Head Start & Family Services in Granite City.
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Kevin Schmidt donates November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs
State Representative Kevin Schmidt of East St. Louis, Illinois, has continued his commitment to supporting local communities by donating his November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs.
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There were 30 Pacific Islander students enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2022-23 school year
In the 2022-23 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.
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$214,529 in County Sales Tax collected in August for St. Clair County
In August, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.
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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9?
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Sen. Plummer: Madison Democrat Organization's comparison of current politics to 9/11 'is absolute lunacy'
Illinois Senator Jason Plummer condemned the Madison County Eastern Democrat Organization for a social media post comparing the current political climate to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Plummer demanded the post’s immediate removal, along with a formal apology.
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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?
These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.
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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?
These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.
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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?
There were 80 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.
