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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and express concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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Illinois law enforcement targets drug ring; eight arrested

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

FBI agents have arrested eight individuals in Illinois following a two-week sting operation targeting a methamphetamine distribution network.

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Test expectations: How many New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.7% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2022, Madison County ranks 37th among Illinois counties with 21.6% transfer dependency

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.6% of income in Madison County—ranking it 37th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bost announces $11 million grant for Crab Orchard Greenway

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the Federal Highway Administration is providing $11.1 million for the Crab Orchard Greenway Multimodal Network.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 administrators rank 26th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

Administrators in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 earn an average of $80,000 per year, ranking 26th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.7% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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At a glance 2025 announced for June release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

At a glance 2025, released on July 9, 2025, is titled "At-A-Glance-2025-June"

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Senator Harriss partners with state treasurer for ICASH event in Maryville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event.

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Illinois residents encouraged to donate garden surplus

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

Families in Illinois often find themselves with an abundance of fruits and vegetables from their home gardens.

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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Information industry across Metro East Sun publication area

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information 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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O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.9% of O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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State Rep. Plummer: 'Illinoisans carry the highest tax burden in the country'

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

Jason Plummer, a State Representative from Illinois, expressed concerns about new tax increases taking effect in the state.

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Analysis: Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 administrators rank 55th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

Administrators in Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 earn an average of $85,186 per year, ranking 55th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Property tax appeal seminar scheduled for July 9 in Smithton

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt will host a Property Tax Appeal Seminar in Smithton on July 9.

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Bost comments on VA's decision against large-scale staff reduction

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost released a statement following the announcement by Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Doug Collins regarding the decision not to pursue a large-scale reduction-in-force for...

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Test expectations: How many Wolf Branch School District 113 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 40.3% of Wolf Branch School District 113 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Marissa Community Unit School District 40 administrators rank 80th lowest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jul 6, 2025

Administrators in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 earn an average of $88,145 per year, ranking 80th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Harmony Emge School District 175 administrators rank 139th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 5, 2025

Administrators in Harmony Emge School District 175 earn an average of $93,100 per year, ranking 139th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.