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Kevin Schmidt organizes blood drive with ImpactLife on July 23

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is organizing a blood drive in collaboration with ImpactLife.

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Senate passes bill aiding veteran homeowners; awaits President Trump's signature

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Today, a significant legislative step was taken as the Senate passed H.R. 1815, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act.

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Mike Bost announces telephone town hall and highlights local agriculture and mental health initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost posted a series of updates between July 14-16 highlighting an upcoming telephone town hall, meetings with agricultural leaders about policy issues impacting Southern Illinois farmers, and marking three years since the launch...

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Rep. Mike Bost announces town hall and highlights recent legislative efforts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared information about an upcoming telephone town hall scheduled for July 21st and discussed meetings focused on agriculture policy and mental health resources via Twitter posts dated July 14-16, 2025.

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Senator Harriss hosts ICASH event in East Alton on Thursday

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

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

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Free tire recycling event in Freeburg hosted by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a free tire recycling event set for Saturday, July 19th.

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Rep. Amy Elik hosts free document shred day in Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik is organizing a free shred day in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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Franciscan Spirit Award honors resident doctor at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2025

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently celebrated the graduation of 13 physicians from the Saint Louis University (SLU) Family Medicine Residency Program.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns in recent posts

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 highlight concerns over foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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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.