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2024: How much was spent on football teams from St. Clair County

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 18, 2025

St. Clair County's collegiate football teams received $2,116,679 in funding for the 2024 season.

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Granite City ranks 97th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 18, 2025

Granite City residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 97th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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State Sen. Plummer on Chicago ICE protests: Democrats 'do not want the rule of law enforced'

By L. C. Mancuso | Oct 17, 2025

Jason Plummer, a state senator from Illinois, alleged that Democratic leadership instructed police to abandon federal agents during an incident in Brighton Park.

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Rep. Schmidt criticizes proposed Illinois energy bill during veto session

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 17, 2025

The Illinois General Assembly concluded its veto session this week in Springfield.

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Glen Carbon residents rank 100th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 17, 2025

Glen Carbon residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 100th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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2024: How much was spent on football teams from Madison County

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 17, 2025

Madison County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2024 season, the same as in the previous year.

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City of Belleville Finance Committee met October 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, October 14

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City of Jerseyville City Council met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of O'Fallon Library Board met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, Oct. 13

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Oct. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Oct. 13

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City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Belleville Public Library Board met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Alton residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 16, 2025

Alton residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Mike Bost comments on Trump’s actions during government shutdown and posthumous award for Charlie Kirk

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost addressed recent actions by President Trump during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 14-16, 2025.

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Mike Bost highlights Trump actions and shutdown dispute in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost commented on President Trump’s recent decisions and criticized congressional Democrats over the ongoing shutdown in posts dated October 14-16, 2025.

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O'Fallon ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 15, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Senator Erica Harriss hosts appreciation event for Metro East first responders

By C. M. Davis | Oct 15, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the first annual First Responders Appreciation Event, inviting police officers, EMTs, dispatchers, EMA personnel, coroners, and other first responders from the 56th District to attend.

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Belleville residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 14, 2025

Belleville residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Mike Bost highlights Columbus Day, Middle East hostages, and academy nomination deadline

By C. M. Davis | Oct 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared posts on Columbus Day celebrations, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and an approaching deadline for Military Service Academy nominations on October 13 and 14, 2025.