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In Jersey County schools, 83 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Jersey Community Unit School District 100 administrators rank 143rd lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 earn an average of $93,409 per year, ranking 143rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Triad Community Unit School District 2: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 46.8% of Triad Community Unit School District 2 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

New laws impact taxes, education; prescription drug act signed into law

Illinois is set to introduce a series of new laws impacting various sectors, including education, environment, and taxation.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Madison County schools in 2023-24 school year?

In Madison County schools, 2,331 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Unchanged number of attorneys held active licenses to practice law in cities within Madison County in Q1 compared to the previous quarter

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Madison County in the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter.

2024: East St. Louis School District 189 administrators rank 208th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in East St. Louis School District 189 earn an average of $97,337 per year, ranking 208th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47% of Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bost supports bill making Trump tax cuts permanent

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois cast his vote on Thursday in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a significant piece of legislation that aims to make permanent the tax relief measures introduced during President Trump's first term.

Senator Harriss and Rep Elik host successful kids fair in Granite City

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik recently organized their annual Kids Fair in Granite City, attracting hundreds of children and families from the Metro East area.

Illinois enacts Prescription Drug Affordability Act to lower medication costs

I co-sponsored legislation that lowers the cost for prescription drugs because Illinois families deserve it.

There were 2,583 multiracial students enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 6.7% of students enrolled in St. Clair County schools identified as multiracial.

Did Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 2, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.2% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 administrators rank 210th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 2, 2025

Administrators in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 earn an average of $97,378 per year, ranking 210th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Elik and Harriss host successful kids fair in Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Jul 2, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss recently hosted their annual Kids Fair in Granite City, attracting hundreds of children and families from the Metro East area.

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.2% of Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jersey County in week ending June 21?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Analysis: Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 administrators rank 228th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 earn an average of $98,100 per year, ranking 228th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Local churches and representative join forces to support food pantries