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The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Alton residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Alton residents paid just under $11 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.2% of Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Madison County residents paid just under $37.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.9% of the students in Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

27% of Marissa Community Unit School District 40 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 27% of the students in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending May 17

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County taxpayers give just over $13.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Madison County Republicans Vice Chair: 'The Illinois education system is failing students'

Jennifer Korte, vice chairwoman of the Madison County Republicans, said that lowering academic standards in Illinois is a misguided attempt to conceal systemic failures.

Test expectations: How many Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.2% of Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

OPINION: Lawsuit abuse in St. Clair County costs jobs

By Andy Bittle | May 27, 2025

As a small business owner in Swansea, I’ve seen personally how lawsuit abuse and rising compliance costs can weigh down local businesses.

Jersey County: Social Security made up 9.4% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.4% of income in Jersey County, providing an average of $4,934 per capita to residents.

St. Clair County residents pay just under $2.7 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

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

Did Signal Hill School District 181 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 75.7% of Signal Hill School District 181 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did East Alton School District 13 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 27.5% of the students in East Alton School District 13 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending May 17?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Observing Memorial Day: remembering those who served

Each year, the United States observes Memorial Day on the last Monday of May to honor military personnel who have died in service.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 17

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Just over $9.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for St. Clair County