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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

4 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

There were four fewer active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in April compared to the previous month.

Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 90% of Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County collects $799,789 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In March, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.3% of the students in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

DHS Secretary criticizes Illinois' sanctuary policies during Springfield visit

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield, Illinois, on Wednesday to criticize the state's sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants.

Mike Bost discusses VE Day anniversary and election of first American pope

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

On May 8, Rep. Mike Bost highlighted significant events including Victory in Europe Day's anniversary and Cardinal Robert Prevost's historic election as Pope Leo XIV.

Mike Bost shares updates on historical events and economic developments

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost commemorates Victory in Europe Day's anniversary while announcing historic developments involving Cardinal Robert Prevost's papacy election as well as detailing an impactful U.S.-UK trade agreement benefiting American agriculture

St. Clair County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in St. Clair County—ranking it 43rd most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

Test expectations: How many East St. Louis School District 189 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.5% of East St. Louis School District 189 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

4 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

Madison County collects $799,789 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

DHS Secretary criticizes Illinois' sanctuary policies during Springfield visit

Mike Bost discusses VE Day anniversary and election of first American pope

Mike Bost shares updates on historical events and economic developments

St. Clair County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Illinois

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

Test expectations: How many East St. Louis School District 189 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

St. Clair County residents pay $40,891 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in March

Did Shiloh Village School District 85 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

Kevin Schmidt to host property tax appeal seminar in O'Fallon

House Committee advances veteran-focused bills addressing rights and healthcare

** FOIA Request Sent to City of Troy Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request Sent to City of Highland Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request Sent to City of O'Fallon Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

** FOIA Request Sent to City of Lebanon Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025

Illinois faces criticism over sanctuary policies and rising energy costs

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