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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in East St. Louis School District 189 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 21.4% of the students in East St. Louis School District 189 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 66.7% of Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending May 31?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Belleville Township High School District 201 administrators rank 229th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

Administrators in Belleville Township High School District 201 earn an average of $123,633 per year, ranking 229th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Democrats pass $55B budget; GOP criticizes tax hikes and exclusion

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

The Illinois House Democrats have passed a $55.2 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2026, marking a $2 billion increase from the previous year.

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On Wednesday, June 4, former Edwardsville High School standout Cole Funkhouser collegiate team wins in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Metro East Sun | Jun 5, 2025

The Central Missouri Mules won 6-2.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 31

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Did Belle Valley School District 119 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 21.5% of the students in Belle Valley School District 119 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 31

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Analysis: Belleville School District 118 administrators rank 217th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Administrators in Belleville School District 118 earn an average of $124,681 per year, ranking 217th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 31?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 67.8% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students failed ELA portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 67.8% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Schmidt discusses budget concerns and legislative updates with Freeburg residents

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Yesterday, State Representative Kevin Schmidt met with residents in Freeburg to discuss legislative updates at a taxpayers organization meeting.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Boulder attack and meets EIU president

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently addressed a violent incident at a pro-Israel rally in Boulder through social media posts dated June 3-4, highlighting concerns over public safety and sharing information about those involved.

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On Tuesday, June 3, former Edwardsville High School standout Cole Funkhouser collegiate team loses in the NCAA Division II Baseball Championship

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2025

The game took place in USA Baseball National Training Complex.

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Did Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.6% of Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Central School District 104 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 21.7% of the students in Central School District 104 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2024: Roxana Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 186th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Administrators in Roxana Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $128,037 per year, ranking 186th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending May 24?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois General Assembly passes historic $55.2 billion budget amid controversy

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2025

Over the weekend, the Illinois General Assembly approved a $55.2 billion budget, marking the largest in state history and an increase of nearly $2 billion from the previous year.