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Madison County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

In Madison County districts, there were more white students than any other individual ethnicity in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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National Education Support Professionals Day Recognizes and Celebrates School Staff

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

National Education Support Professionals Day, which falls on November 15th, is a special occasion that aims to honor and appreciate the dedicated individuals who work tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that our schools run smoothly. These professionals play a vital role in creating an environment where children can grow, learn, and achieve their full potential.The significance of this day lies in acknowledging the hard work and dedication of the education support professionals who often go unnoticed. From school bus drivers and cafeteria workers to custodians and...

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Sept. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2023

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 13

City of Edwardsville City Council met Oct. 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 15, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 17

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Christian Brothers High School standouts Bobby Alford III and Jordan Williams’ college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 14

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 79-67 in their NCAA D3 game against the UHSP Eutectics on Tuesday, November 14.

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On Tuesday, November 14, former John C Kimball High School standout Isaiah Parker’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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On Tuesday, November 14, Gateway Legacy Christian Academy standout Isaac Salas competed in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Cole Harrison, former Granite Bay High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 14 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 79-67 in their NCAA D3 game against the UHSP Eutectics on Tuesday, November 14.

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On Tuesday, November 14, former Blanche Ely High School standout AJ Byrd’s college team won in an NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 79-67 in their NCAA D3 game against the UHSP Eutectics on Tuesday, November 14.

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Shemarri Miles, former Fairmont Heights High School standout, played on Tuesday, November 14 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 79-67 in their NCAA D3 game against the UHSP Eutectics on Tuesday, November 14.

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Civic Memorial High School standout Jaquan Adams’ college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 14

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Chico High School standout Jake Erickson’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 14

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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Principia School standouts Charley Hoffman and Ivan Vashchenko’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, November 14

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 79-67 in their NCAA D3 game against the UHSP Eutectics on Tuesday, November 14.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2023

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in St. Clair County released on parole during the third quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Jersey County median home valuation prices rose by 27.9% in October 2023 compared to October 2022

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2023

In October 2023, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $36,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 42.1%.

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Belleville residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2023

Belleville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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St. Clair County's districts student body comprised mostly of white students in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2023

The most prevalent ethnicity in the St. Clair County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois General Assembly Concludes Fall Veto Session

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2023

The Illinois General Assembly recently concluded its Fall Veto Session, and while there were some bipartisan victories, the session was mostly marked by the Democrats' failure to address important issues and deliver on key promises. Speaker Emanuel “Chris” Welch refused to call for a vote on the renewal of the Invest in Kids legislation, effectively ending a program that supports underprivileged students in Illinois. Additionally, the Democrats failed to provide a solution for Chicago voters who are eager to elect their own school board, highlighting the dysfunction of the...

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Sept. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 14, 2023

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 13