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Madison County residents pay $945,451 in Countywide Sales Tax in September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

In September, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County Schools: Jersey Community High School welcomed the most students in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

Jersey Community High School stood out in Jersey County with 972 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois Celebrates Statehood Day

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

Illinois is celebrating Statehood Day today, marking the anniversary of its admission into the Union as the twenty-first state. On this day in 1818, Illinois officially became a part of the United States.Statehood Day holds great significance for the people of Illinois, as it commemorates the state's entrance into the Union and the beginning of its rich history. This special occasion is a time for reflection and celebration, as Illinoisians come together to honor their state and its achievements.Governor John Smith expressed his pride and joy on this momentous day,...

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

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

St. Clair County residents paid $4.1 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in September.

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Mater Academy standout Genesis Santiago’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 2

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 75-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Fontbonne Griffins on Saturday, December 2.

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Lift For Life Academy High School standout Taylor Brown’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 2

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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On Saturday, December 2, Midwest Central High School standout Madyson Harper competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 71-66 in their NCAA D2 game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Saturday, December 2.

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Alton High School standout Deija Carter’s college team won in NCAA D3 game on Saturday, December 2

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in St. Louis, Missouri.

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On Saturday, December 2, Anna-Jonesboro High School standout Addie Denny competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.

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On Saturday, December 2, Breese Central High School standout Haley Ottenschnieder competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 71-66 in their NCAA D2 game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, Jefferson High School standout Emma Slings competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.

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Baylie Parks, former Lake Zurich High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 71-66 in their NCAA D2 game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Saturday, December 2.

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Symone Thomas, former Lutheran High School North standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

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Alana Hinson, former St. Clair High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 75-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Fontbonne Griffins on Saturday, December 2.

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Trinniti Matthews, former Francis Howell Central High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D3 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The Principia Panthers won 75-59 in their NCAA D3 game against the Fontbonne Griffins on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, Collinsville High School standout Kristyn Mitchell competed in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 71-66 in their NCAA D2 game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Saturday, December 2.

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Jenna Scheller, former Collinsville High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 65-93 in their NJCAA game against the Three Rivers Raiders on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, Breese Central High School standout Riley Jansen competed in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 65-93 in their NJCAA game against the Three Rivers Raiders on Saturday, December 2.

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On Saturday, December 2, former Jersey Community High School standout Clare Breden’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The McKendree Bearcats won 71-66 in their NCAA D2 game against the William Jewell Cardinals on Saturday, December 2.

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Christy Fortune, former Appleton West High School standout, played on Saturday, December 2 in NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 3, 2023

The game took place in Lebanon, Illinois.