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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Summit Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Dec 20, 2023

Black students, constituting 12.2% or 12 of Summit Elementary School's total student population of 98, accounted for two out of the three total suspensions (66.7%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging one suspension per six students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Holiday Food Drive Collection Ends at 4:30 Today

By Metro East Sun | Dec 20, 2023

The Holiday Food Drive, organized by State Representative Amy Elik, is coming to a close today after a successful run since December 5th. Residents of Alton and surrounding areas have been generously contributing non-perishable food items at Elik's district office located at 192 Alton Square Mall Dr., Suite C.The food drive has been a collaborative effort to support the Crisis Food Center in Alton, which provides essential resources to those in need. Elik's office has been accepting donations between the hours of 8:30 am and 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.Elik expressed...

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City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Dec 20, 2023

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met 3 p.m. Wednesday, November 15.

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City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Nov. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 20, 2023

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Prairie State sales taxes: Jersey County residents paid 49th-largest sum in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

Jersey County residents paid $4.3 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per county in 2022.

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Report reveals Black students face more discipline at Mitchell Elementary School in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

Black students, constituting 17.4% or 68 of Mitchell Elementary School's total student population of 391, accounted for three out of the four total suspensions (75%) in the 2021-22 school year, averaging roughly one suspension per 23 students, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Edwardsville ranks 87th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

Edwardsville residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 87th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

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Senator Harriss releases statement on potential sale of US Steel

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

State Senator Erica Harriss has issued a statement regarding the recent announcement and potential sale of US Steel to Nippon Steel Corporation. In her statement, Senator Harriss expresses her concern for the impact of this potential sale on the steelworkers in Granite City.Senator Harriss emphasizes the importance of job preservation and states, "For me, the question of whether this potential sale is good news or not, will come down to whether it will allow Granite City steelworkers to keep their jobs." She acknowledges the uncertainty faced by the community in the past...

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How did home valuation prices perform in St. Clair County in November 2023, compared to November 2022?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

In November 2023, the median sale price of a home in St. Clair County rose by $10,100 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 19.2%.

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Planning underway for America’s 250th Birthday

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

In less than three years, the United States is preparing to celebrate its 250th birthday, also known as the Semiquincentennial. The journey towards this historic milestone is an opportunity for reflection, honoring the contributions of all Americans, and looking towards the future.The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission, established by Congress in 2016, is diligently planning and organizing the 250th anniversary of the nation's founding. The commission aims to engage Americans across the country in designing the largest and most inclusive anniversary observance in the...

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City of Belleville City Council met Oct. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Oct. 16

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City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Nov. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 19, 2023

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Nov. 16

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Sacred Heart Griffin High School standout Sofie Lowis’ college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, December 18

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Monday, December 18.

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On Monday, December 18, former St. Petersburg High School standout Ava Stoller’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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On Monday, December 18, former Palm Desert High School standout Alexis Legan’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Monday, December 18.

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Ava Gugliuzza, former Lincoln-Way West High School standout, played on Monday, December 18 in NCAA D1 game

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Monday, December 18.

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Northwest High School standout Emiyah Cobb’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, December 18

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.

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Edwardsville High School standout Macy Silvey’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, December 18

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost 74-77 in their NCAA D1 game against the Loyola Ramblers on Monday, December 18.

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Benet Academy standout Molly Sheehan’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Monday, December 18

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2023

The game took place in Chicago, Illinois.