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City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Monday, Sept. 29

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Who are the former Metro East high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 2,609 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County Education: 2,549 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 2,549 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt invites local veterans to join advisory council

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt is inviting veterans from the 114th District to join his Veterans’ Advisory Council.

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Mike Bost outlines available resources amid partial government shutdown

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 1, 2025

As of October 1, 2025, many federal government operations have shut down due to the lack of an approved funding resolution. U.S. Representative Mike Bost expressed understanding of the frustrations faced by Southern Illinois residents as a result...

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Illinois Department of Agriculture seeks public assistance on invasive spotted lanternfly

By C. M. Davis | Oct 1, 2025

The Illinois Department of Agriculture is urging residents to help monitor the spread of the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect first identified in the state in 2023.

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Who are the Metro East area high school alumni in action on Saturday, Oct. 4?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Oct 1, 2025

On Saturday, Oct. 4, these former Metro East area high school standouts will be in action.

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Jersey County Education: 84 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 3.5% of students enrolled in Jersey County school districts identified as multiracial.

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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.