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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 22, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elik criticizes Pritzker's comments on potential district changes

By Metro East Sun | Jul 22, 2025

Today, Governor JB Pritzker mentioned to reporters the possibility of further adjusting Illinois' congressional districts to favor Democrats.

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Oslad grant applications open until September 30

By Metro East Sun | Jul 22, 2025

The application period for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants is now open.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 22, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. M. Minor | Jul 21, 2025

There were 2,534 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Mike Bost addresses farmland security and local events in recent social media posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost posted on social media about concerns regarding foreign purchases of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming community events for constituents and veterans.

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Mike Bost addresses foreign land ownership and hosts events for constituents

By Metro East Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost highlighted concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming events for his constituents—including a telephone town hall and a veteran resource fair—through several tweets posted between July 19 and July 21, 2025

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 21, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: July 20-26

By T. L. Boudreaux | Jul 20, 2025

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

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Students suspended 31 times in 2023-24 school year in Central School District 104

By R. M. Minor | Jul 20, 2025

There were 31 incidents of students being suspended in Central School District 104 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 20, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Oversight hearing scrutinizes VA's improper bonus payment practices

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Representative Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, addressed concerns over the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) improper use of recruitment,...

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Kevin Schmidt thanks attendees of Freeburg tire recycling event

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

I want to thank everyone who stopped by the Freeburg Recreation Park to recycle their old tires.

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Rep. Van Orden raises concerns over VA's Veteran Readiness & Employment Program

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed concerns about the Department of Veterans Affairs' Veteran Readiness and Employment program (VR&E) during...

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Rep. Tom Barrett leads oversight hearing on VA’s IT office operations

By Metro East Sun | Jul 20, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee oversight hearing.

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Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 reports 347 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 19, 2025

There were 347 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending July 12

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Edwardsville Campus to Community Committee met July 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville Campus to Community Committee met 5 p.m. Tuesday, July 15

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Hearing discusses role of VA Community Care Program in veteran healthcare

By Metro East Sun | Jul 19, 2025

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, opened an oversight hearing today.

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Village of Bethalto Village Board met July 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 19, 2025

Village of Bethalto Village Board met Monday, July 14