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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central NE Township of Helvetia: Precinct Helvetia 05

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 693 voters in Central NE Township of Helvetia: Precinct Helvetia 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Analysis: Highland Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 451st in state for average pay in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

Administrators in Highland Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $104,511 per year, ranking 451st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Madison County collects approximately $2.3 million in County Sales Tax in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

In 2023, Madison County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $2.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Alton residents rank 98th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

Alton residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 98th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Signal Hill School District 181 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Signal Hill School District 181 was $114,032 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $50,075, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central E City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 17 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 764 voters in Central E City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 17 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jersey County in week ending Apr. 6

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Harriss Hosts 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive in the 56th District

By Metro East Sun | Apr 9, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss has kicked off her 2nd Annual Mother’s Day Diaper Drive in the 56th District, following the success of last year's initiative. Senator Harriss expressed her excitement for the ongoing drive, stating, "After seeing how supportive the community was last year for my first Mother’s Day Diaper Drive, I am looking forward to partnering with Safe Families for Children Metro East Chapter to help area families once again."Acceptable donations for the drive include a variety of items such as diapers, pull-ups, underwear, socks, bottles, sippy cups,...

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St. Clair County residents paid 7th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

St. Clair County residents paid $4.9 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in January.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central N Township of Marine: Precinct Marine 01

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 575 voters in Central N Township of Marine: Precinct Marine 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Belleville School District 118 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Belleville School District 118 was $114,714 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $72,026, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Apr. 6

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 6, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who voted in Central W Township of Hamel: Precinct Hamel 02 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 918 voters in Central W Township of Hamel: Precinct Hamel 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Just under $1.5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in 2023 for Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

In 2023, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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How did Eastern Township of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 18 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 688 voters in Eastern Township of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 18 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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St. Clair County residents pay $770,653 in County Flood Protection Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

In January, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met April 2

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 8, 2024

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 2.

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2022: Central School District 104 administrators rank 433rd in state for average pay

By Metro East Sun | Apr 8, 2024

Administrators in Central School District 104 earn an average of $105,619 per year, ranking 433rd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Approximately $2.3 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2023 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Apr 7, 2024

In 2023, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.