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Metro East event offers high schoolers hands-on experience in skilled trades

By C. M. Davis | Sep 30, 2025

A new event called "A Day in the Trades" is set to introduce high school students in St. Clair, Monroe, and Randolph counties to careers in skilled trades.

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Family and kids events this October in Metro East

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids s happening in Metro East this month.

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Family and kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 28 - Oct. 4

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 29, 2025

Don't miss out on these family and kids events happening in Metro East this week.

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Elik and treasurer’s office offer ICASH event for unclaimed property assistance

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 29, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik and the Illinois Treasurer’s Office are organizing an event to help residents find out if they are owed money by the state.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 5.3% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 28, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 5.3% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as Hispanic.

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Madison County Education: 3,582 Hispanic students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 27, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 3,582 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Sept. 20

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 27, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Sept. 20, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Schmidt criticizes governor's FY26 budget approval citing increased taxes and lack of transparency

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s approval of the state’s fiscal year 2026 budget, which totals $55.2 billion and represents an increase of about $2 billion from the previous year.

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Illinois launches statewide listening tour for new math education plan

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 26, 2025

Illinois education officials are seeking public input on a new plan aimed at improving student math performance across the state.

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Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 2.6% of Jersey County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 26, 2025

In Jersey County school districts, 63 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met September 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 26, 2025

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25

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Village of Bethalto Committee met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

Village of Bethalto Committee met Monday, Aug. 25

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City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Aug. 25

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City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Sept. 22

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 27

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City of O'Fallon Planning Commission met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of O'Fallon Planning Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 23

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25

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City of Collinsville City Council met Sept. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 23

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City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Sept. 25

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 26, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 26