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2024: Whiteside School District 115 administrators rank 329th lowest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 24, 2025

Administrators in Whiteside School District 115 earn an average of $103,756 per year, ranking 329th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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4.6% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% of the students in Madison Community Unit School District 12 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Metro East Sun publication area in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.1% of Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$393,588 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Madison County Education: 4,729 Black students were enrolled in schools in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

In Madison County schools, 4,729 Black students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jersey County in week ending June 14

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 administrators rank 361st lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

Administrators in East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 earn an average of $105,448 per year, ranking 361st lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kids fair offers free activities in Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik are organizing a free Kids Fair Event this weekend.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending June 14?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 23, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: June 22-28

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Metro East this week.

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How many Black students were enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38% of students enrolled in St. Clair County schools identified as Black.

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Test expectations: How many Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 56.9% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Granite City Community Unit School District 9: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.1% of the students in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County taxpayers give just over $2 million in County School Facility Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 14

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 administrators rank 372nd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2025

Administrators in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 earn an average of $106,542 per year, ranking 372nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met June 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 22, 2025

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 17

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Triad Community Unit School District 2: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 57.1% of Triad Community Unit School District 2 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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$445,284 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collected in 2024 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2025

In 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous year.