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Illinois lawmakers respond to summer electricity rate spikes with proposed energy policy changes

By C. M. Davis | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois residents experienced higher electricity bills this summer due to prolonged heat and increased demand, which put pressure on the state’s energy grid.

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Fairview Heights ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Which ex-high school standouts from Metro East area will play on Friday, Oct. 17?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 13, 2025

These ex-Metro East area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Friday, Oct. 17.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 13, 2025

Jersey County residents paid $489,259 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in August.

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Columbus Day marked as celebration of Italian-American heritage

By C. M. Davis | Oct 13, 2025

Initially established to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492, Columbus Day has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage.

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Collinsville responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 12, 2025

Collinsville residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Madison County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 12, 2025

Madison County residents paid just over $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in August.

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Family and kids events lineup in Metro East for Oct. 12-18

By T. L. Boudreaux | Oct 12, 2025

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

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 9

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City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11

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Weekly recap, week ending Oct. 4 home sales in Madison County

By Y. M. Paxton | Oct 11, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Oct. 4, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Edwardsville residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 11, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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St. Clair County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 11, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid just over $3.6 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in August.

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Mike Bost addresses government shutdown impact and Naval Academy anniversary

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates on October 9 and 10, 2025 about his efforts during the government shutdown—including continued constituent services—and celebrated the United States Naval Academy's anniversary.

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$158,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 10, 2025

In August, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Amy Elik visits Braidwood Nuclear Plant during refueling preparations

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik visited the Braidwood Nuclear Plant in Will County as it prepares for a scheduled refueling of one of its two units.

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Senator Harriss seeks veterans’ stories for state capitol Veterans Day display

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is inviting Illinois residents to submit photos and stories of veterans for a display at the Illinois State Capitol.