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City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Wednesday, April 10

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, April 9

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, April 11

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City of Belleville Traffic Committee met April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met Tuesday, April 9

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Prairie State sales taxes: Madison County residents paid 10th-largest sum in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

Madison County residents paid $3.4 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in January.

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City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board met Wednesday, April 10

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City of Belleville Public Library Board met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Thursday, April 11

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central W Township of Elsah: Precinct Elsah 1

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 347 voters in Central W Township of Elsah: Precinct Elsah 1 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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St. Clair County residents pay approximately $7.5 million in County Flood Protection Tax in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

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

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Q1 Recap: 24 parolees from Madison County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

There were 24 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the first quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Jersey County collects $37,949 in County Sales Tax in January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

In January, Jersey County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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How did Eastern Township of Hamel: Precinct Hamel 01 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 655 voters in Eastern Township of Hamel: Precinct Hamel 01 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central E City of Alton: Precinct Alton 06

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 567 voters in Central E City of Alton: Precinct Alton 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 53.8% more than teachers in East St. Louis School District 189

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in East St. Louis School District 189 was $110,693 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $71,959, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Analysis: O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 administrators rank 471st in state for average pay in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

Administrators in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 earn an average of $103,354 per year, ranking 471st in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Apr. 6?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

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

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News Outlets Withdraw Stories on Justin Beaton Case

By Lula Davila, JBCHP Staff | Apr 12, 2024

In a surprising turn of events, news outlets have made the decision to retract and withdraw their previously published stories on the Justin Beaton Racine, WI 2016 teacher case.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 25

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 680 voters in Central City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 25 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Supreme Court Decision Could Impact Corruption Trials in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on an Indiana bribery case has the potential to have significant implications on corruption trials in Illinois. The Chicago Sun-Times highlighted the importance of understanding where the line is drawn in public corruption cases, indicating that the Supreme Court's ruling could directly impact similar cases in Chicago.The article raises questions about the threshold for what constitutes public corruption and how the Supreme Court's interpretation could influence ongoing and future corruption trials within the state. The implications of...

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State Rep. Charlie Meier Urges Constituents to Sign Petition Protecting Jobs for Developmentally Disabled Individuals

By Metro East Sun | Apr 12, 2024

SPRINGFIELD, IL – State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is calling on constituents to support his petition aimed at safeguarding jobs for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities in Illinois.In a statement, Rep. Meier expressed his concerns about pending legislation in the Illinois House of Representatives, specifically HB 793, which he believes could have detrimental effects on the employment opportunities of individuals with developmental disabilities. He highlighted the potential impact of the bill, stating, "HB 793 would put individuals...