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News from May 2023

City of Belleville Finance Committee met March 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Monday, March 13

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met April 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 15, 2023

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, April 25

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Q1 2023 Recap: 12 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2023

There were 12 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in St. Clair 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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Edwardsville residents rank 83rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for February

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2023

Edwardsville residents paid $859,358 in sales taxes, ranking 83rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

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Home sales during week ending May 6 in Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2023

There were two reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Recent Madison County home sales in week ending May 6

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2023

There were 84 reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending May 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Q1 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in St. Clair 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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St. Clair County will have three inmates sentenced in its jurisdiction released during week ending May 13

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 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 13.

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St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2023

St. Clair County residents paid $3.6 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in February.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2023

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

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Q1 2023 Recap: 19 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2023

There were 19 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison 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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Illinois Department of Corrections to release four inmates sentenced in Madison County during week ending May 13

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 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 May 13.

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Jersey County collects $32,269 in County Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2023

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

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts & Special Events Board met March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts & Special Events Board met Tuesday, March 7

City of Jerseyville City Council met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 12, 2023

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, April 18

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Q1 2023 Recap: 10 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2023

There were 10 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison 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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Senator Bryant 'The Super Majority just passed another piece of legislation that threatens state funding for local libraries'

By Metro East Sun Report | May 11, 2023

Senator Terri Bryant shared her thoughts on Facebook on May 3 about House Bill 2789's approval, which is intended to address the issue of book prohibitions.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, March 7

City of Edwardsville City Council met March 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, March 7

City of Fairview Heights City Council met April 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 11, 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, April 18