Metro East Sun

U.S. Representative Mike Bost voiced his opposition to California's Proposition 12 in a Facebook post dated December 5, stating, "Prop 12 policies are hurting our farmers and producers."

St. Clair County residents pay $831,130 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

In September, St. Clair County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Did Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 48% of the students in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Rep. Mike Bost discusses reforms and addresses local concerns

In recent tweets dated December 5-6, 2024, Rep. Mike Bost discussed initiatives aimed at cutting wasteful spending and reforming government practices while addressing bureaucratic inefficiencies alongside notable figures like Elon Musk.

Q2 Recap: 32 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

There were 32 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Triad Community Unit School District 2 in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 48.7% of the students in Triad Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 30

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

$1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in September for Madison County

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

Rep. Mike Bost addresses farm policy concerns and meets with government leaders

Rep. Mike Bost recently addressed concerns about California's Proposition 12 affecting Illinois farmers and highlighted his role in ensuring local agricultural interests are represented on December 4-5, 2024.

Chairman Bost questions VA budget management amid claims of financial discrepancies

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost addressed the committee's concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs' budget management under the Biden-Harris administration.

Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Madison County collects $770,674 in County Flood Protection Tax in September

In September, Madison County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Nov. 30?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 30, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fairview Heights ranks 64th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 30?