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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Madison Community Unit School District 12 in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 2.3% of the students in Madison Community Unit School District 12 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bost discusses improving veteran transition programs with DoD advisor

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost met with Darin Selnick, a senior advisor to the Department of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.

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Republicans push bill safeguarding Second Amendment rights for fiduciary-assisted veterans

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

House and Senate Republicans have introduced legislation to address the rights of veterans with fiduciaries concerning the Second Amendment.

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Rep. Kiggans calls for improved accountability within Department of Veterans Affairs

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

Today, Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed concerns about accountability within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) during a hearing.

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Illinois honors Ronald Reagan's legacy on his birthday

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

Ronald Wilson Reagan, born on February 6, 1911, in Tampico, Illinois, rose to become the 40th President of the United States.

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Mike Bost honors veterans and celebrates Reagan's legacy

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently shared updates on veteran recognition efforts in Illinois and upcoming mobile office hours for Southern Illinois residents via social media posts dated February 5-6, 2025.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 9.

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4.9% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 4.9% of the students in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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5 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 1

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at five gas stations in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Feb. 1?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Republican caucus protests Democratic resolutions with walkout

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

Today, the House Republican Caucus staged a walkout from the legislative chamber in protest against resolutions introduced by House Democrats.

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Illinois House Republicans stage walkout over Democrat resolutions

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

Today, the Illinois House Republican Caucus staged a walkout from a legislative session in Springfield.

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Rep Mike Bost supports community care program expansion for veterans

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost has announced initiatives supporting veterans' healthcare expansion and law enforcement protection while also recognizing historical organizations with new legislation as per his recent social media posts from early February 2025

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Il Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Jersey County Il Elections Division on February 5, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to St. Clair County Clerk & Elections Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the St. Clair County Clerk & Elections Division on February 5, 2025, by Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local...

FOIA Request Sent to Madison County Il Clerk Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

FOIA Request to Madison County Il Clerk Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 8?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 8.

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Madison County collects $848,721 in County Flood Protection Tax in November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 4, 2025

In November 2024, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Jan. 25

By Metro East Sun | Feb 4, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Alton residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 4, 2025

Alton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.