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News from August 2023

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Madison County collects $730,157 in County Flood Protection Tax in May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 4, 2023

In May, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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O'Fallon ranks 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 4, 2023

O'Fallon residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met May 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2023

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, May 25

City of Edwardsville City Council met July 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 4, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Thursday, July 6

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 3, 2023

Jersey County residents paid $368,535 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in May.

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More of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students graduating in 2022 after 4-years

By Metro East Sun | Aug 3, 2023

65.2% of Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 students graduated in 2022 after four years of schooling, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Madison County residents pay $906,914 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 3, 2023

In May, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Belleville Planning Commission met July 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 3, 2023

City of Belleville Planning Commission met 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5.

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met May 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, May 23

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met July 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 3, 2023

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, July 5

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4-year grad rates from East St. Louis School District 189 rise in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Aug 2, 2023

71.1% of East St. Louis School District 189 students graduated in 2022 after four years of schooling, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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$164,460 in County School Facility Tax collected in May for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Aug 2, 2023

In May, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County collects $122,724 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 2, 2023

In May, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Top 50 Madison County home sales for July 2023

By Metro East Sun | Aug 2, 2023

These are the top 50 home sales for Madison County in July 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met May 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2023

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Monday, May 22

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met July 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 2, 2023

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Monday, July 3

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Rising home valuations in Madison County in first half of 2023

By Metro East Sun | Aug 2, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2023 in Madison County rose by $2,900, while total sales decreased by 29.7%.

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Hoffmann on SIUE free speech lawsuit settlement: ‘Public universities can’t punish students for expressing their political and religious viewpoints’

By Metro East Sun Report | Aug 1, 2023

The Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has announced a settlement between Southern Illinois University – Edwardsville (SIUE) and former student Maggie DeJon.

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Home prices in Madison County increased

By Metro East Sun | Aug 1, 2023

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2023 in Madison County rose by $4,950, while total sales decreased by 18.9%.

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Q2 2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 1, 2023

There were 69 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.