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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Madison County in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 18, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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286 lawyers with active licenses in cities within St. Clair County as of April

By Metro East Sun | May 18, 2025

Cities within St. Clair County recorded 286 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 21?

By Metro East Sun | May 18, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 21.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County home sales in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending May 10, according to BlockShopper.com.

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34.3% of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.3% of the students in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Erica Harriss introduces SB2659 in Illinois Senate on May 7—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Bill SB2659 on May 7, with Erica Harriss as the lead sponsor.

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Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 95th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

Alton residents paid $894,784 in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

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

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In 2023-24 school year, 80.3% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 80.3% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Prairie State Taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for March

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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3 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Kevin Schmidt introduces HB4038 in Illinois House on April 8—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

House Bill HB4038, backed by Kevin Schmidt, was introduced in the Illinois House on April 8, according to the Illinois State House.

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Did Whiteside School District 115 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.4% of the students in Whiteside School District 115 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 81.6% of Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses agriculture committee efforts and veteran affairs testimony

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost highlights legislative activities related to agriculture policy and law enforcement safety from May 15-16, 2025.

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Democrats propose $2.7B sales tax expansion in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

Democratic lawmakers in Illinois have proposed a plan to raise $2.7 billion by broadening the state's sales tax to cover various services.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses key issues including agriculture policy and law enforcement safety

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

Illinois Congressman Mike Bost shares recent legislative efforts related to agriculture policy and law enforcement safety via social media posts dated May 15-16, highlighting progress made within these areas as well as engagement with veteran...

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Elik opposes new service tax proposal in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | May 16, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has voiced her opposition to a new proposal in Springfield that seeks to introduce a sales tax on services throughout Illinois.