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Collinsville responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 14, 2024

Collinsville residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in September.

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2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jersey County?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 14, 2024

There were 23 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in Jersey County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Jersey County residents paid $393,631 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in September.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Dec. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Dec. 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 17 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

There were 17 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons 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.

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Lebanon Community Unit School District 9: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 43.4% of the students in Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses communication issues regarding Little Grassy Lake drainage

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost addressed concerns over communication issues related to the draining of Little Grassy Lake during a meeting with FWS Director Martha Williams on December 13, 2024.

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U.S. National Guard celebrates its founding anniversary

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard!

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Illinois plans updates for driver's licenses

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

The state of Illinois is set to introduce changes to its driver's licenses in the coming years.

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U.S. National Guard celebrates 388th birthday

By Metro East Sun | Dec 13, 2024

Happy Birthday to the U.S. National Guard!

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Q3 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in St. Clair County?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

There were 112 offenders living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

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O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 45% of the students in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Dec. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within St. Clair County in November?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

There were 298 lawyers in good standing in cities within St. Clair County as of November.

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Jersey County taxpayers give $32,010 in County Sales Tax in September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

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

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Illinois prisons face scrutiny over drug exposure and potential mail policy changes

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Corrections is facing criticism for its handling of a drug exposure crisis in state prisons.

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Rep. Mike Bost reaffirms commitment to conservative principles in recent tweets

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost recently shared tweets emphasizing his dedication to limited government and fiscal responsibility while highlighting interactions with international students and congratulating Donald Trump on an accolade from TIME Magazine.

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Subcommittee evaluates VA's IT modernization efforts amid ongoing challenges

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Matt Rosendale, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a hearing on the future of IT modernization within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Illinois faces criticism over prison drug exposure crisis management

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is facing criticism over its handling of a drug exposure crisis in state prisons.