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Madison County: Residents received $808.49 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.5% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $3,064 per capita to residents.

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Test expectations: How many Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.9% of Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q1: Cities within Jersey County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

Cities within Jersey County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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43% of Triad Community Unit School District 2 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43% of the students in Triad Community Unit School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.2% of the students in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in St. Clair County as of 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

Since 1970, St. Clair County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 5.9%.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

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

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Madison Community Unit School District 12: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.4% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 6 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

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

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45% of Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45% of the students in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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3 fewer attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within St. Clair County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

By Metro East Sun | May 2, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within St. Clair County in the first quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 97% of Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois families face rising energy prices amid legislative action

By Metro East Sun | May 2, 2025

This week in Springfield, amid legislative discussions, the upcoming budget takes center stage as Illinois faces rising energy costs.

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Community invited to butterfly release ceremonies across central Illinois

By Metro East Sun | May 2, 2025

HSHS Home Care will hold butterfly release ceremonies at various Hospital Sisters Health System hospitals across central Illinois.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 20 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

There were 20 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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In 2023-24 school year, 98% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 98% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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45.5% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 45.5% of the students in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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JB Pritzker criticized for rhetoric against Trump and Republicans

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has been generating national attention with his remarks aimed at President Trump and the Republican Party.

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Illinois Republicans criticize proposed $6 billion tax hikes on families and businesses

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

Illinois House Republicans have expressed strong opposition to proposals from progressive groups that aim to increase taxes by $6 billion, impacting families and businesses across the state.

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St. Clair County cities: 7 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 1, 2025

There were seven companies in cities associated with St. Clair County that received eight FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.