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Did Central School District 104 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.4% of Central School District 104 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mike Bost discusses budget passage and tragic incident involving Israeli diplomats

By Metro East Sun | May 22, 2025

U.S. Congressman Mike Bost shares updates on legislative progress with President Trump's budget plan and reports on a violent attack against Israeli diplomats outside an event at Washington's Capital Jewish Museum.

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House passes No Wrong Doors for Veterans Act among other key bills

By Metro East Sun | May 22, 2025

This morning, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced the passage of H.R. 1969, known as the No Wrong Doors for Veterans Act.

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Mike Bost supports comprehensive budget package aimed at tax relief and border security

By Metro East Sun | May 22, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost from Illinois' 12th district has voted in favor of a House reconciliation bill that is part of a larger budget package.

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Rep. Mike Bost announces House budget passage and mourns loss of Israeli diplomats

By Metro East Sun | May 22, 2025

On May 22, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost provided updates regarding legislative achievements and a tragic event involving Israeli diplomats via social media posts.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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32.2% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.2% of the students in Harmony Emge School District 175 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County collects $618,193 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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In 2023-24 school year, 78.5% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.5% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Amy Elik announces $6 million for local transport projects in 111th District

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has announced the allocation of over $6 million for transportation projects in the 111th District.

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Rep. Schmidt donates May pay raise to Freeburg food pantry

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt has donated his May pay raise to the Hope Christian Church’s Food Pantry in Freeburg, Illinois.

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Senator Erica Harriss announces $12.1 million for local transportation projects

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the allocation of over $12.1 million in funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to support infrastructure projects in the 56th Senate District. “Investing in local...

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Rep. Mike Bost announces funding for environmental cleanup and discusses key national issues

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost discussed important regional funding initiatives and national safety concerns through his social media posts dated May 20-21, 2025.

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House subcommittee reviews VA adaptive programs for disabled veteran community

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed a hearing focused on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs' adaptive programs for disabled veterans.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 24.

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How many H-1B petitions made by employers in Metro East Sun publication area were approved during 2024?

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

In 2024, 95.8% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Madison County: Cities registered 341 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

Cities within Madison County recorded 341 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.4% of the students in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.