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Belleville residents rank 57th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for April

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2023

Belleville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 57th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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Rising home valuation prices in Madison County in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $11,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 11.8%.

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How many inmates sentenced in Jersey County will be released during week ending July 15?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2023

There are two inmates sentenced to jail in Jersey County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending July 15.

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Coffey: So-called Grandparent Scam 'is affecting victims in Sangamon and surrounding counties'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jul 14, 2023

Illinois State Rep. Mike Coffey (R-Springfield) has warned his constituents about a scam that's resurfaced in Sangamon County and other parts of Illinois that is targeting unsuspecting grandparents.

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met May 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, May 3

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met June 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 14, 2023

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, June 13

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Q2 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Elik: 'We have to make our state the best place to start and build a business'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jul 13, 2023

In a June 30 Facebook post, State Rep. Amy Elik (R- Fosterburg) spoke of the importance of making the state business friendly.

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Madison County residents paid 10th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By Metro East Sun | Jul 13, 2023

Madison County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in April.

City of Fairview Heights City Council met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, May 2

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Monday, June 12

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Jersey County residents pay $34,715 in County Sales Tax in April

By Metro East Sun | Jul 12, 2023

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

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Q2 2023 Recap: 25 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 12, 2023

There were 25 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, May 2

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, June 12

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Jersey County effective property tax rate in Q2 2023 was higher than the national average

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

Property owners in Jersey County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

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Jersey County median home valuation prices fell by 20.2% in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County fell by $31,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

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‘Prepare to win in 2024!’: Republicans to host Edwardsville training session

By Metro East Sun Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Illinois Republican County Chairman's Association and Illinois Republican Party will host a committeeperson, chairman, and candidate training on Saturday, Aug. 19.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 13 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

There were 13 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of Edwardsville City Council met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Monday, May 1