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News from May 2023

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

By Metro East Sun | May 10, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a sex 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.

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2023

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, April 18

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Belleville residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2023

Belleville residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $35,268 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2023

In February, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met April 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 9, 2023

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met 4 p.m. Thursday, April 13.

City of Edwardsville City Council met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 9, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, April 18

City of Belleville Cemetery Board met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 9, 2023

City of Belleville Cemetery Board met Tuesday, April 18

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St. Clair County residents pay $2.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2023

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2023

Madison County residents paid $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in February.

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 8, 2023

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, April 17

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St. Clair County collects $161,068 in County Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2023

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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$545,768 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in February for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2023

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 6, 2023

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

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $713,670 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 6, 2023

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending April 6: two inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from Illinois Department of Corrections

By Metro East Sun | May 6, 2023

There are two 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 6.

City of Belleville City Council met April 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 6, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, April 17

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Week ending April 6: four inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2023

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 April 6.

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Madison County residents pay $990,116 in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2023

In February, Madison County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met April 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2023

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, April 13

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 5, 2023

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met Tuesday, April 11