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Report: At Prather Elementary School, Black student rule-breaking rate notably exceeds that of white students

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

Black students, constituting 15.9% or 107 of Prather Elementary School's total student population of 674, accounted for six out of the seven total suspensions (85.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 18 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Schmidt Celebrates Lebanon Elementary School's National Blue-Ribbon Recognition

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

Lebanon Elementary School in Lebanon, IL, received a visit from State Representative Kevin Schmidt to commemorate their recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School. The school was honored for its exceptional academic achievement and its significant progress in closing achievement gaps. Rep. Schmidt took the opportunity to acknowledge and congratulate the students, teachers, families, and the entire community for their dedication to academic excellence. He expressed his excitement and said, "I'm thrilled to be here to celebrate Lebanon Elementary School's fantastic...

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City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Sept. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Monday, Sept. 25

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City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Oct. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 27, 2023

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Oct. 26

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On Sunday, November 26, former Webster Groves High School standout KK Rodriguez’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-81 in their NCAA D1 game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders on Sunday, November 26.

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Checotah High School standout Olivia Clayton’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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On Sunday, November 26, Sacred Heart Griffin High School standout Sofie Lowis competed in NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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Palm Desert High School standout Alexis Legan’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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St. Petersburg High School standout Ava Stoller’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-81 in their NCAA D1 game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders on Sunday, November 26.

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On Sunday, November 26, Lincoln-Way West High School standout Ava Gugliuzza competed in NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-81 in their NCAA D1 game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders on Sunday, November 26.

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On Sunday, November 26, former Northwest High School standout Emiyah Cobb’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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On Sunday, November 26, former Edwardsville High School standout Macy Silvey’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-81 in their NCAA D1 game against the Middle Tennessee Lady Raiders on Sunday, November 26.

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Benet Academy standout Molly Sheehan’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Sunday, November 26

By Metro East Sun | Nov 27, 2023

The game took place in Edwardsville, Illinois.

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Discipline at Glen Carbon Elementary School: Black students most affected in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

Black students, constituting 3.9% or 13 of Glen Carbon Elementary School's total student population of 337, accounted for eight out of the nine total suspensions (88.9%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per two students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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On Saturday, November 25, former O Fallon High School standout Zsana Hawkins’ college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 63-76 in their NJCAA game against the Allen Red Devils on Saturday, November 25.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Midwest Central High School standout Madyson Harper’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 76-71 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, November 25.

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On Saturday, November 25, former Anna-Jonesboro High School standout Addie Denny’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.

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On Saturday, November 25, Breese Central High School standout Haley Ottenschnieder competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.

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Emma Slings, former Jefferson High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 76-71 in their NCAA D2 game against the Truman State Bulldogs on Saturday, November 25.

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Kristyn Mitchell, former Collinsville High School standout, played on Saturday, November 25 in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Nov 26, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.