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Rep. Mike Bost discusses budget cuts and family events on social media

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost's recent tweets highlight significant legislative developments concerning budget cuts alongside personal anecdotes from attending a Congressional Picnic hosted by President Trump on June 12-13, 2025

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Local events highlight community engagement and policy discussions

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

I will be hosting a Coffee Talk Event on June 17 in Mascoutah, providing an opportunity for constituents to engage in discussions about state legislation.

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Jersey County: 1 inmate scheduled for release in Q3

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to state prison in Jersey County during the third quarter of 2025.

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July: 1 inmate sentenced in Jersey County to be released

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Jersey County set to be released from jail in July.

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2024: Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 administrators rank 365th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Administrators in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 earn an average of $113,816 per year, ranking 365th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Harmony Emge School District 175 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 16% of the students in Harmony Emge School District 175 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 46.4% of St. Clair County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In St. Clair County schools, 18,026 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.2% of St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Elik criticizes Gov. Pritzker's immigration policies after congressional hearing

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik has voiced criticism following Governor JB Pritzker's testimony at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington DC, which focused on immigration.

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Byway Discovery Center breaks ground with support from Rep. Amy Elik

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik, along with local and state leaders, marked the commencement of construction for the Byway Discovery Center at Piasa Creek.

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Explore top outdoor destinations in Illinois this summer

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois offers a wide range of outdoor activities for those interested in hiking, biking, and exploring this summer.

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Miller-Meeks leads hearing on bills enhancing veteran healthcare access

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, recently led a legislative hearing to discuss various bills aimed at improving veterans' healthcare services.

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$44,791 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

In April, Jersey County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Dupo Community Unit School District 196 administrators rank 347th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

Administrators in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $115,085 per year, ranking 347th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Granite City Community Unit School District 9: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 16.8% of the students in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Whiteside School District 115 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.5% of Whiteside School District 115 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Representatives seek HOS regulation relief for truckers during emergencies

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

U.S. Representatives Mike Bost and Mike Collins, supported by 30 House colleagues, have addressed a letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

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Van Orden leads hearing on veteran services modernization bills

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2025

Today, Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, opened a legislative hearing focused on various bills aimed at enhancing veterans' services.

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Did Signal Hill School District 181 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.5% of Signal Hill School District 181 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 31

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.