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Thursday, November 6, 2025

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Which Metro East area high school graduates are scheduled for action on Saturday, Nov. 8?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Nov 5, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts will be competing on Saturday, Nov. 8.

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Illinois lawmakers approve major transit bailout, energy changes, immigration protections

By Metro East Sun | Nov 4, 2025

Illinois lawmakers concluded a contentious veto session in Springfield, advancing several major pieces of legislation affecting transit funding, energy policy, immigration enforcement, and medical aid in dying.

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89.4% of teachers remain in their positions year-over-year in Jersey County schools

By B. N. Joyner | Nov 4, 2025

With an average salary of $61,240, 89.4% of teachers remain on their positions in Jersey County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Giannoulias announces new archival grants benefiting Millstadt and Mascoutah

By Metro East Sun | Nov 4, 2025

The Illinois State Historical Records Advisory Board (ISHRAB), led by Secretary of State and State Archivist Alexi Giannoulias, has distributed grants to 11 historical records repositories across Illinois.

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Who are the Metro East area high school alumni in action on Friday, Nov. 7?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Nov 4, 2025

These former Metro East high school stars set for games on Friday, Nov. 7.

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Teacher retention rate in Madison County around 92.1% per year

By B. N. Joyner | Nov 3, 2025

With an average salary of $66,635, 92.1% of teachers remain on their positions in Madison County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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Rep. Amy Elik to hold free Narcan seminar and giveaway in Roxana

By Metro East Sun | Nov 3, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will partner with Chestnut Health Systems to host a free Narcan seminar and giveaway in Roxana, Illinois.

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Nov. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 3, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Nov. 3

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Which ex-high school standouts from Metro East area will play on Thursday, Nov. 6?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Nov 3, 2025

This former Metro East high school star set for games on Thursday, Nov. 6.

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This week in Metro East history: Noteworthy events that shaped our past (Nov. 2-8)

By C. M. Davis | Nov 2, 2025

This week in Metro East history.

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Family and kids events in Metro East scheduled for Nov. 2-8

By T. L. Boudreaux | Nov 2, 2025

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

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Teacher turnover in St. Clair County: 89.7% remain in their positions year-over-year

By B. N. Joyner | Nov 2, 2025

With an average salary of $65,098, 89.7% of teachers remain on their positions in St. Clair County schools, according to the 2024 three-year average.

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Oct. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 2, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 30

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Who from Metro East area’s former high school athletes will participate in games on Tuesday, Nov. 4?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Nov 1, 2025

Tuesday, Nov. 4 will see these former Metro East area high school stars in competition.

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Senator Erica Harriss voices concerns over new Illinois energy legislation

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 31, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has raised concerns following the passage of the “Energy Omnibus Bill” in Illinois.

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Mike Bost addresses Coles County tragedy and calls for end to government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 31, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used his social media platform this week to address both a fatal accident involving Coles County officials and ongoing effects of a federal government shutdown impacting aviation workers nationwide.

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met October 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 31, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 28