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House subcommittee examines use of artificial intelligence in veterans' healthcare

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 15, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered remarks at an oversight hearing focused on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in modernizing healthcare for...

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Illinois offers specialty military license plates for veterans across multiple service categories

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 15, 2025

Military license plates are available to Illinois veterans who have served in various branches and campaigns.

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Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 99th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 15, 2025

Alton residents paid approximately $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 99th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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How many American Indian students were enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 15, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 41 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois opens applications for small equipment grants for emergency services

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 15, 2025

The Illinois State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has announced that applications are now being accepted for the Small Equipment Grant Program.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Collinsville residents paid 46th-largest sum per muncipality in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 15, 2025

Collinsville residents paid approximately $2 million in sales taxes, the 46th highest total paid per municipality in July.

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61 American Indian students enrolled in Madison County districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 14, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 61 American Indian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 14-20

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 14, 2025

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

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Mike Bost highlights auto industry talks, border policy stance, and agriculture award

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 12-14, highlighting meetings with auto dealers, his support for border legislation, and recognition by an agricultural group.

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Mike Bost highlights National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and pays tribute to Jim Edgar

By C. M. Davis | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on September 14 about National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, meetings with disability employment advocates, and mourning former Governor Jim Edgar's passing.

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Mike Bost discusses auto industry, immigration bill, and biofuel support in recent statements

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost detailed meetings with automobile dealers, advocated stricter immigration enforcement measures, and celebrated an award recognizing his support of Southern Illinois agriculture between September 12-14, 2025

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights trucking week, disability advocacy meetings, and Jim Edgar's passing

By C. M. Davis | Sep 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on September 14 about launching National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, meeting disability advocacy groups such as Challenge Unlimited and SourceAmerica, and mourning former Governor Jim Edgar's death.

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Home sales in Madison County during week ending Sept. 6

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 13, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Sept. 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Madison County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By C. M. Lange | Sep 13, 2025

Madison County residents paid approximately $4.1 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in July.

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Fairview Heights residents rank 69th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid just under $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Sept. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

cCity of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 10

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

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

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

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City of O'Fallon Library Board met Sept. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, Sept. 8

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City of Collinsville City Council met Sept. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 13, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 9