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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a property crime set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 11, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a property crime living in Jersey County released on parole during the first quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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$33,031 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collected in January for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Apr 10, 2023

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

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met March 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 10, 2023

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, March 28

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 10, 2023

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals metMonday, March 27

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Prairie State taxes: O'Fallon residents rank 63rd in total sales taxes paid for January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2023

O'Fallon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 63rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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St. Clair County collects $2.8 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2023

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Three inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending April 8

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2023

There are three inmates sentenced to jail in St. Clair County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 8.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2023

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Madison County will have two inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending April 8

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Madison County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 8.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jersey County residents paid 49th-largest sum in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2023

Jersey County residents paid $416,943 in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in January.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $756,355 in County Flood Protection Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2023

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release one inmate sentenced in Jersey County during week ending April 8

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Jersey County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending April 8.

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$37,348 in County Sales Tax collected in January for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2023

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

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$927,225 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in January for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2023

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Hubbard: GOP’s Tracy ‘did donate to Joe Biden's campaign against President Trump in 2020’

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 7, 2023

Former GOP U.S. Senate candidate Peggy Hubbard, whose campaign was run out of Belleville, is slamming Illinois GOP chairman Don Tracy for his support of Democrats.

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met March 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met Wednesday, March 22

City of Belleville City Council met March 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 7, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, March 20

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Glen Carbon's Link: 'The SAFE-T Act requires that we purchase and implement body cameras for all of our sworn police officers'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

The Glen Carbon Village Board has considered its options regarding the purchase of police equipment that has now become a requirement under Illinois' SAFE-T Act.

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Illinois' McClure on recent tornado outbreak: 'If you have been affected by the storm and need assistance, please do not hesitate to contact my offices'

By Metro East Sun Report | Apr 6, 2023

Illinois state Sen. Steve McClure (R-Springfield) saw first hand the devastating effects of the recent outbreak of nearly two dozen tornadoes in several communities across Illinois and Indiana.

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St. Clair County collects $0 in Business District Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 6, 2023

In January, St. Clair County saw a consistent trend in Business District Tax collection compared to the previous month.