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News from June 2023

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How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending May 3?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 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 May 3.

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Prairie State taxes: Alton residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid for March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2023

Alton residents paid $756,549 in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Madison County residents pay $621,629 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 4, 2023

In March, Madison County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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One inmate sentenced in Madison County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections during week ending May 3

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

There is one inmate sentenced to jail in Madison County set to be released from the custody of the Illinois Department of Corrections during the week ending May 3.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

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

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Madison County collects $792,788 in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

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

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Week ending May 27: Madison County home sales

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

There were 86 reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales in Jersey County in week ending May 27

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

There were six reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending May 27, according to BlockShopper.com.

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

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2023

Jersey County residents paid $311,530 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in March.

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Jersey County residents pay $102,805 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 2, 2023

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

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Every resident in Metro East area pays $461 annual 'tort tax' to fund lawsuit abuse in Illinois, new report states

By Phil Melin | Jun 2, 2023

CHICAGO – Lawsuit abuse continues to grow in the Metro East area of Illinois with every resident now paying a $461 annual “tort tax” to cover the loss in jobs and economic output, according to a new study released today by Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse.

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$27,691 in County Sales Tax collected in March for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 2, 2023

In March, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County will have one inmate sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending May 3

By Metro East Sun | Jun 2, 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 May 3.

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Top 100 Madison County home sales for May 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 2, 2023

These are the top 100 home sales for Madison County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Belleville City Council hears from Colonel Glenn Collins of Scott Air Force Base about honorary commander program

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 2, 2023

The Belleville City Council met on May 15 and heard a presentation from Colonel Glenn Collins of the 932 Wing at Scott Air Force Base about the honorary commander program.

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met March 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 2, 2023

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, March 30

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met May 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 2, 2023

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, May 11

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State Rep. Elik shares story of New Philadelphia's history leading to national park status

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

State Rep. Amy Elik (R-Fosterburg) recently shared news about how a National Historic Site in Illinois became a national park.

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Top 10 Jersey County home sales for May 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 1, 2023

These are the top 10 home sales for Jersey County in May 2023, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Belleville City Council votes in favor of new TIF district in Bellevue Plaza

By Metro East Sun Report | Jun 1, 2023

The Belleville City Council voted in favor of an agreement with Moran Economic Development to create a new Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district in the Bellevue Plaza district.