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Cheapest midgrade gas in St. Clair County at $4.49 per gallon in week ending Apr. 25

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.


Will Millard and Preston Wright

Which former high school stars from Metro East area will be in action for the week of Monday, May 4?

During the week beginning Monday, May 4, these former Metro East area high school athletes will be in action.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 ranks in bottom half of Illinois districts by enrollment in 2024-25

Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 enrolled 535 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Ann Gillespie, Director of the Illinois Department of Insurance

Godfrey had the 176th lowest per-household pension tax burden in Illinois in FY 2024

Godfrey local police and fire pensions cost $1,337 in property taxes per household in 2024, the 176th lowest in Illinois.

Lowest midgrade gas price in Madison County available at $4.41 per gallon in week ending Apr. 25

The lowest price for a gallon of midgrade gas in Madison County during the week ending Apr. 25 was $4.41, according to customer reports to GasBuddy.


Wayne White Village President & Mayor at Village of Maryville

Running events for adults in Metro East for week ending May 8

One running event is scheduled to take place in the Metro East during the week ending May 8, offering an opportunity for adults to compete, stay active, and take part in organized races.
Kevin Schmidt, Illinois State Representative for 114th District

Representative Kevin Schmidt announces community initiatives and opposes proposed tax hike

State Representative Kevin Schmidt outlined new initiatives including opposition to an income tax hike proposal affecting Illinois’ families. Community events such as tire recycling drives were announced alongside recognitions for local champions.
Tony Sanders,  State Superintendent of Education for the Illinois State Board of Education

Grant Community Consolidated School District 110’s enrollment rank decreases in 2024-25

Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 enrolled 560 students in the 2024-25 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.