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St. Clair County Education: 452 Asian students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 19, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 452 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Harriss and Elik welcome US Steel’s reversal on Granite City Works slab processing

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 19, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have responded to US Steel's recent announcement that Granite City Works will resume processing steel slabs.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent social media posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19, 2025 regarding new public safety bills in Washington D.C., recognition for veterans under the Trump administration, and a tribute on POW/MIA Recognition Day.

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City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met September 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 16

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Aug. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 19

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, Sept. 15

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 19, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sept. 15

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Mike Bost highlights public safety legislation and veterans' issues in recent posts

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 19, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 18-19 about new public safety bills affecting Washington D.C., praised a Trump administration move for veterans, and marked POW/MIA Recognition Day as committee chairman.

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Which Metro East area high school graduates will take part in games in the week starting Monday, Sept. 22?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 19, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 22 will feature these former Metro East area high school athletes.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in Madison County districts in 2023-24 school year?

By S. M. Pollard | Sep 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Madison County school districts identified as Asian.

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Mike Bost highlights VA progress, Air Force milestone, agriculture meeting in recent posts

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between September 17-18 about reductions in VA backlogs, recognition for Scott Air Force Base on the Air Force's anniversary, and discussions with agricultural leaders regarding upcoming legislation.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights VA backlog reduction and local priorities in recent posts

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 18, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 17–18 on reductions to veterans' benefits backlogs and regional priorities such as Scott Air Force Base's role in Southern Illinois as well as agriculture policy discussions ahead of a new Farm Bill

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Week ending Sept. 27: 6 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from prison

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 18, 2025

There were six inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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Illinois Department of Transportation opens applications for harvest permits

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 17, 2025

The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has begun accepting applications for Illinois Harvest Permits (IHPs), which are intended to help farmers and agricultural haulers transport crops more efficiently during the fall harvest season.

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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on veterans' honor flight and industry meetings

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted on social media about welcoming veterans to Washington via an honor flight program and meeting with manufacturing leaders from Illinois on September 16-17, 2025.

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Week ending Sept. 27: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 17, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 27.

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House passes bipartisan package advancing veteran healthcare and benefit reforms

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 17, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed 14 bipartisan bills aimed at improving services and benefits for veterans.