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City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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Rep. Amy Elik previews legislative priorities ahead of Illinois Veto Session

By C. M. Davis | Oct 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has provided an update ahead of the upcoming Veto Session in Illinois, outlining several legislative issues that may be discussed.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses shutdown and U.S. Naval Academy anniversary in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on his office's status during the government shutdown and commemorated the U.S. Naval Academy's 180th anniversary in a series of posts dated October 9 and 10, 2025.

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Cahokia Heights plans infrastructure upgrades; Rep. Schmidt highlights legislative session and public safety

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 10, 2025

The City of Cahokia Heights plans to complete over 80 repair and replacement projects on sewer lines and lift stations by the end of 2026.

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Madison County residents pay $320,336 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 9, 2025

In August, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Metro East Sun publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Chairman Bost urges action as government shutdown threatens veteran services

By C. M. Davis | Oct 9, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) joined other House Republican leaders to call for an end to the ongoing government shutdown, emphasizing its impact on veterans and servicemembers.

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Metro East Sun publication area sees 48 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Manufacturing industry during 2024

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 8, 2025

All 48 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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St. Clair County residents pay $531,786 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 8, 2025

In August, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Kevin Schmidt schedules mobile office hours for Freeburg residents on October 9

By C. M. Davis | Oct 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) will hold Mobile Office Hours in Freeburg on October 9.

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Jersey County collects $52,598 in County Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 7, 2025

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

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Kevin Schmidt serves as 'Principal for the Day' at Cahokia middle school

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 7, 2025

Last week, Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt served as “Principal for the Day” at Wirth/Parks Middle School in Cahokia.

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St. Clair County Education: 16,956 white students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 44.7% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as white.

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Chairman Bost criticizes Senate Democrats over government shutdown effects on veteran services

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) criticized Senate Democrats for the ongoing government shutdown, arguing that it disrupts key support and services for veterans, servicemembers, and their families.

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Rep. Mike Bost comments on government shutdown and Israel attack anniversary

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted several statements on X in early October 2025 addressing the government shutdown's impact on military pay and marking two years since a major attack by Hamas on Israel.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses government shutdown and international issues in October 2025 posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 7, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted a series of statements on X in early October 2025 about the government shutdown, U.S. military pay, and the anniversary of a Hamas attack on Israel.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 68.4% of Madison County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 68.4% of students enrolled in Madison County school districts identified as white.

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Just over $1.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in August for Madison County

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 6, 2025

In August, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Family and kids events this week in Metro East: Oct. 5-11

By T. L. Boudreaux | Oct 6, 2025

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