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News from July 2020

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Babcock argues House speaker is at core of corruption: 'There’s no way reform can come to Springfield as long as he is in office'

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 31, 2020

Former Republican House candidate Mike Babcock is encouraged by what he views as the bipartisan outcry over House Speaker Mike Madigan’s central role in an ongoing federal corruption probe.

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Metro East Democratic legislators continue their silence as other Democrats demand Madigan’s resignation

By Staff reports | Jul 31, 2020

State Representative candidates Amy Elik, Lisa Ciampoli, and David Friess released the following statements regarding the ongoing corruption scandal surrounding House Speaker Michael Madigan and State Representatives Monica Bristow (IL-111), Katie Stuart (IL-112), Nathan Reitz’s (IL-116), continued silence on the matter as their Democratic legislative colleagues call for Madigan’s resignation.

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Angely Diaz earns $103,200 at Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Angely Diaz earned $103,200 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services as a day care licensed representative, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Gas prices near zip code 10949 for the week of July 20-26

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

The average cost for a gallon of premium gas in or near zip code 10949 for the week of July 20-26 is $2.86, according to GasBuddy.com. The lowest price is $2.83.

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On July 31, 1 Asian resident of St. Clair County had COVID-19 tests return positive

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

On July 31, one Asian resident of St. Clair County had their COVID-19 test return positive.

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Alyson Dickey earns $74,000 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Alyson Dickey earned $74,000 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional sergeant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Brett Dickson earns $74,600 at Illinois Department of Transportation in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Brett Dickson earned $74,600 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation as a highway maintainer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Best station to purchase midgrade unleaded gas near zip code 11386

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

The Circle K at 755 S. Belt W. in Belleville is selling the cheapest midgrade unleaded gasoline near zip code 11386 this week, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Antonio Diaz earns $61,400 at Illinois Department of Corrections in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Antonio Diaz earned $61,400 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections as a correctional officer, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Aracely Madrigal earns $112,500 working for the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Aracely Madrigal was ranked in the 94th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Kevin Gehl earns $112,700 working for the Illinois Department of Corrections during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Kevin Gehl was ranked in the 94th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Ousama Beydoun earns $112,700 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Ousama Beydoun was ranked in the 94th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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8 Jersey County residents under 20 test positive for COVID-19

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

As of July 31, there have been eight Jersey County residents under 20 years of age who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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10 St. Clair County residents in their thirties test positive for COVID-19 on July 30

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

10 St. Clair County residents in their thirties tested positive for COVID-19 on July 30.

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288 Madison County residents in their fifties test positive for COVID-19

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

As of July 31, there have been 288 Madison County residents in their fifties who have tested positive for COVID-19.

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207 St. Clair County residents classified as Hispanic test positive for COVID-19

By Metro East Sun | Jul 31, 2020

As of July 31, at least 207 Hispanic residents of St. Clair County tested positive for the coronavirus.

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Michael Brandys earns $112,500 working for the Illinois Department of Transportation during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Michael Brandys was ranked in the 94th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Victoria Dickinson earns $43,700 at Illinois Department of Human Services in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Victoria Dickinson earned $43,700 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services as an office assistant, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Danzie Dicker earns $103,500 at Illinois Department of Revenue in 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Danzie Dicker earned $103,500 during 2019 working for the Illinois Department of Revenue as a revenue auditor, according to data provided by the Illinois Comptroller Office.

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Marilou Palomar earns $112,600 working for the Illinois Department of Human Services during 2019

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 31, 2020

Marilou Palomar was ranked in the 94th percentile among public employees in Illinois in terms of pay in 2019, according to data gathered by the Illinois Comptroller Office.