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Mike Bost highlights appropriations vote, firefighter engagement, and choir recognition

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on recent legislative action supporting energy policy, meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025, and celebrated a Southern Illinois choir's selection to perform at the White House this...

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Who are the ex-high school stars from Metro East area competing on Thursday, Sept. 11?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 8, 2025

Thursday, Sept. 11 will feature competition from these former Metro East area high school standouts.

$62,122 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 8, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 7-13

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 7, 2025

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

St. Clair County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By R. M. Minor | Sep 6, 2025

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 used the largest share of its debt limit in St. Clair County during fiscal year 2024, at 165.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

St. Clair County collects $33,320 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 6, 2025

In July, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Week ending Aug. 30: Jersey County home sales

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 6, 2025

There were five reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

Home sales during week ending Aug. 30 in Madison County

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 6, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 3

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation, energy rules rollback, suicide prevention

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 6, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost posted about his recent votes on anti-fentanyl legislation and rolling back federal energy regulations between September 4-6, while also promoting suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention Month

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation and energy policy

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 4-6, outlining his positions on fentanyl-related sanctions against China, opposition to certain Biden administration energy rules, and suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention...