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Prairie State taxes: Belleville residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2025

Belleville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

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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 8, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas 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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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in January?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

There were three fewer active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in January compared to the previous month.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

Madison County residents paid $3.4 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

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$2.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in November 2024 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

In November 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses energy policy and veterans' rights

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

In early February 2025 tweets, Rep. Mike Bost addressed key issues including national energy security through fracking legislation support and veterans' rights concerning financial management by the VA while also highlighting Illinois's historical...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 11?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 11.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 1

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jersey 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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St. Clair County collects $733,718 in County Flood Protection Tax in November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

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

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $240,820 in County Sales Tax in November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

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

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1.1% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 1.1% of the students in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 1

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

The only price of regular gas 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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Mike Bost addresses lawsuits and legislation in recent tweets

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

In recent tweets dated February 6-7, Rep. Mike Bost discusses key topics including a lawsuit involving federal immigration enforcement led by the Trump administration against Illinois officials JB Pritzker and Brandon Johnson; legislative measures...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 10?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 10.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 10?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2025

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Monday, Feb. 10.

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Home sales in Madison County during week ending Feb. 1

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Feb. 1, according to BlockShopper.com.

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St. Clair County residents pay $944,450 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2024

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

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

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 1

By Metro East Sun | Feb 6, 2025

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