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News from July 2022

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Jersey County collects $53,967 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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McClure: 'Many of these businesses don’t feel safe being here right now'

By Zachary Richter | Jul 1, 2022

Sen. Steve McClure (R-Jacksonville) says the increasing crime rate in Illinois had a role to play in businesses leaving so rapidly.

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Week ending July 9: four inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There are four inmates sentenced to jail in Madison County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 9.

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Q2 2022 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in St. Clair County?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There were 94 offenders living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

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“RECOGNIZING THE 165TH ANNIVERSARY OF ``THE OLD CATHEDRAL,'' SS. PETER &amp.....” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on July 1

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

The Extensions of Remarks section of the Congressional Record published “RECOGNIZING THE 165TH ANNIVERSARY OF ``THE OLD CATHEDRAL,'' SS. PETER &amp.....” on July 1.

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Jersey County officials report 73 coronavirus deaths, with 6,597 confirmed cases

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There have been 6,597 confirmed coronavirus cases in Jersey County as of July 1, with 73 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Alhambra taxpayers give $6,188 in Municipal Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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$22,212 in Business District Tax collected in June for Alton

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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Jersey County home prices rose in the first half of 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2022 in Jersey County rose by $4,500 while total sales decreased by 9.8%.

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St. Clair County 7th highest taxed Illinois county in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

St. Clair County was ranked seventh the month before.

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8.9% of households in Fairview Heights received food stamps in 2020

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

Fairview Heights ranked 905th in Illinois for the percentage of households receiving food stamps in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Eight inmates sentenced in Jersey County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during Q3

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There are eight inmates sentenced to jail in Jersey County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the third quarter of 2022.

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The best gifts to stay hydrated during Madison County summer events

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Metro East Sun has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Alorton collects $18,405 in Municipal Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

This is an increase over the month before.

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Alton taxpayers give $500,329 in Municipal Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

This is a decrease from the month before.

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The best gifts to stay hydrated during Jersey County summer events

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

Gift giving can be difficult, so Metro East Sun has put together these gift guides with The Grommet to find everything you will need.

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Madison County officials report 802 coronavirus deaths, with 75,908 confirmed cases

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There have been 75,908 confirmed coronavirus cases in Madison County as of July 1, with 802 deaths linked to the virus, according to data from the state Department of Public Health (IDPH).

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Collinsville 55th highest taxed Illinois municipality in June

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

Collinsville was ranked 51st the month before.

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Home sales in Fairview Heights during week ending June 25

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

The following residential sales were reported in Fairview Heights in the week ending June 25, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Q2 2022 Recap: 2 parolees from Jersey County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 1, 2022

There were two offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2022, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.