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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County during week ending Aug. 9

By G. T. Bliss | Jul 30, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 9.

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Trump signs new law aimed at helping veteran homeowners avoid foreclosure

By Metro East Sun | Jul 30, 2025

President Trump has signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, also known as H.R. 1815, into law.

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Ameren Illinois introduces $10 million relief program for qualified energy customers

By Metro East Sun | Jul 30, 2025

Energy prices in Illinois have increased sharply, with electric bills rising by an estimated 18% to 22% compared to the previous year.

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Illinois foster system under scrutiny after teen's death raises questions about oversight

By Metro East Sun | Jul 30, 2025

A former caseworker assigned to monitor Illinois foster child Mackenzi Felmlee, who died in May 2024, had a history that included an arrest for a violent crime and multiple protection orders filed against her by several women, according to court...

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Bost joins President Trump for signing of VA home loan reform act

By Metro East Sun | Jul 30, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) attended a bill signing ceremony at the White House, where President Trump signed the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act into law.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Clair County in week ending July 19

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 29, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 had $187.1 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Jul 29, 2025

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 had the highest outstanding school debt among Madison County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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East St. Louis School District 189 Report: Suspensions in East St. Louis School District 189 totaled 1,441 just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 29, 2025

There were 1,441 incidents of students being suspended just in East St. Louis School District 189 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Madison County to have 8 inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during August

By T. K. Wolfe | Jul 29, 2025

There are eight inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from prison in August.

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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital breaks ground on $50 million surgery center

By Metro East Sun | Jul 29, 2025

Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. Elizabeth’s Hospital held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new outpatient surgery center and medical office building on July 28.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 19?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 students suspended 308 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 28, 2025

There were 308 incidents of students being suspended just in East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Open Space Land Acquisition and Development grant applications open through September

By Metro East Sun | Jul 28, 2025

The Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grant program is now open for applications, with a deadline set for September 30, 2025.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending July 19

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 28, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in East Alton School District 13 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. M. Minor | Jul 28, 2025

There were 22 incidents of students being suspended in East Alton School District 13 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: July 27 - Aug. 2

By T. L. Boudreaux | Jul 27, 2025

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

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across Madison County in week ending July 19

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 27, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Students suspended 300 times just in 2023-24 school year in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8

By R. M. Minor | Jul 26, 2025

There were 300 incidents of students being suspended just in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Madison County home sales in week ending July 19

By Y. M. Paxton | Jul 26, 2025

There were three reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending July 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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One less lawyer practicing in cities in Madison County in June

By H. S. Weller | Jul 26, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in June decreased in comparison to the previous month.