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2021-22 School Year Attendance: Jersey County suffered a truancy rate of 6.5%

By Metro East Sun | Oct 16, 2023

Truancy is a persistent issue in many schools across the United States, with some students regularly skipping classes and falling behind in their studies.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 27 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Oct 16, 2023

There were 27 offenders convicted of property crimes 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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Safeguarding Your Security: FREE Shred Event in Mascoutah

By Metro East Sun | Oct 16, 2023

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is organizing a FREE Shred Event in Mascoutah, aimed at helping residents safeguard their personal information. The event, scheduled for Saturday, October 28th, will provide a confidential shredding service for personal documents.In today's digital age, protecting personal information is of utmost importance. With cyber threats on the rise, it is crucial for individuals to take necessary precautions to ensure their privacy and security. The FREE Shred Event in Mascoutah offers a valuable opportunity for local residents to dispose of...

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Data Centers Boosting Illinois Economy with Billions in Investments and Job Creation

By Metro East Sun | Oct 16, 2023

According to a recent study by Magnum Economics, data center incentives in Illinois have revitalized the cloud ecosystem in the Chicago area, attracting over $4.2 billion in new investment. These incentives have led to the establishment of 13 data center projects, creating more than 8,000 jobs for construction workers. The Greater Chicago market, including downtown and suburbs near O'Hare Airport, is expecting an additional $4.3 billion in investment from newly announced projects.The success of these incentives can be attributed to a 2019 tax incentive plan that aimed to...

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Marissa Community Unit School District 40 ranks 577th in enrollment with 506 students during 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Oct 16, 2023

Marissa Community Unit School District 40 welcomed 506 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Belleville City Council met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sep. 18

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Sep. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 16, 2023

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, Sep. 18

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Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 enrollment numbers in bottom 50% among Illinois districts during 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Oct 15, 2023

Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 welcomed 534 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 20 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Oct 15, 2023

There were 20 offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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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Q3 2023 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a crime against justice set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice 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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Prairie State taxes: O'Fallon residents rank 54th in total sales taxes paid for July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

O'Fallon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Saturday night football: which local high school football teams are in action today? - Oct. 14

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

These teams from the Metro East Sun coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 12 p.m.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

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

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How many white students were enrolled in East St. Louis School District 189 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

In East St. Louis School District 189, 1.0% of students identified as white in the 2021-22 school year.

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Shiloh Village School District 85's enrollment rank increases during 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Oct 14, 2023

Shiloh Village School District 85 welcomed 546 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Q3 2023 Recap: 28 parolees from Madison County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Oct 13, 2023

There were 28 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Madison 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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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 3.6% of Madison Community Unit School District 12’s student body in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Oct 13, 2023

In Madison Community Unit School District 12, 24 white students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jersey County residents paid 49th-largest sum in July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 13, 2023

Jersey County residents paid $380,264 in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in July.

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Friday night football: where to see the Highland Bulldogs and 17 other local football teams play today - Oct. 13

By Metro East Sun | Oct 13, 2023

These teams from the Metro East Sun coverage area are scheduled to play later today starting at 7 p.m.

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Central School District 104 ranks 555th in enrollment with 552 students during 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Oct 13, 2023

Central School District 104 welcomed 552 students in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.