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Illinois' FY26 budget signed by Governor Pritzker faces criticism from Rep. Schmidt

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has expressed his dissatisfaction following Governor Pritzker's approval of the FY26 budget for Illinois.

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Senators Harriss and Plummer to host end of session town hall

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss have announced they will be hosting an End of Session Town Hall.

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Did Belleville School District 118 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.8% of Belleville School District 118 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 414th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $110,861 per year, ranking 414th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County home prices rose in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $70,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 57.9%.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Whiteside School District 115 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 14.8% of the students in Whiteside School District 115 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Sen. Plummer on delivery tax: 'The Delivery/Amazon/Pizza Tax is dead'

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

State Senator Jason Plummer of Illinois announced that the proposed Delivery/Amazon/Pizza Tax was defeated in the legislature following significant opposition.

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Rep. Bost on protest response: 'I stand shoulder-to-shoulder with law enforcement'

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois expressed his support for local law enforcement in several Southern Illinois cities as they monitored protests over the weekend.

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How many H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry in Metro East Sun publication area during 2024?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services industry located across Metro East Sun publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Mike Bost shares personal reflections and political views through social media

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost reflects on personal loss and national issues through recent social media posts dated June 15-16, 2025.

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2024: Central School District 104 administrators rank 413th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Central School District 104 earn an average of $110,973 per year, ranking 413th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending June 7?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in East Alton School District 13 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.2% of the students in East Alton School District 13 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 61.6% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.6% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Home prices in Madison County during April 2025 increased compared to the same period in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

In April, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $20,850 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 950%.

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Belleville residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for April

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

Belleville residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Rep. Mike Bost reflects on family ties and national symbols

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared messages celebrating Flag Day and Father's Day while also attending a vigil for victims of violence at the U.S Capitol steps earlier this week.

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Illinois Department of Corrections set to release 12 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County during July

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2025

There are 12 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County set to be released from jail in July.

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Test expectations: How many Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 62.3% of Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2025

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