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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Mar. 7?

Drivers in Jersey County reported a weekly low of $3.79 per gallon for midgrade gas in the week ending Mar. 7.


David Harris Director the Illinois Department of Revenue

Illinois Department of Revenue announces 2025 Madison County property assessment multiplier

The Illinois Department of Revenue has set Madison County’s property assessment multiplier at 1.0000 for taxes payable in 2026. This measure aims to maintain fairness among taxpayers across county lines without directly affecting total tax bills.
Chase Alwardt and Tyler Tieman

Who among former Metro East area high school stars will participate in events the week of Monday, March 16?

During the week beginning Monday, March 16, these former Metro East area high school athletes will be in action.
Jill Griffin Superintendent at Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8

Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 welcomes 2,355 students in 2024-25 school year

Enrollment numbers in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel gas in Jersey County at $3.79 per gallon in week ending Mar. 7

In Jersey County, the week’s lowest diesel gas price was $3.79 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 7.


Connor Lindsey and Emma Harshberger

Who among former Metro East area high school athletes will be active on Sunday, March 15?

These former Metro East area high school athletes are set to compete on Sunday, March 15.
Mark B. Skertich, Superintendent

CUSD 10 to offer CPR and resuscitation class for students and parents on March 26

Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 will hold a CPR and resuscitation class for students in grades four through twelve and their parents on March 26 at Renfro Elementary School. The event aims to provide essential life-saving skills while offering certification opportunities.
Kevin Schmidt, Illinois State Representative for 114th District

Illinois House Republicans monitor potential increases to proposed record budget

Illinois House Republicans say they are monitoring possible increases to the Governor’s proposed record-high budget. Lawmakers highlight concerns about rising costs and past trends of growing final budgets under Governor Pritzker.