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Analysis: Madison County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By Metro East Sun | Apr 14, 2024

Property owners in Madison County paid 2.1% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2024, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

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How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 14, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 was $108,939 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $63,148, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Prairie State taxes: Belleville residents rank 64th in total sales taxes paid for January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 14, 2024

Belleville residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jersey County in week ending Apr. 13?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 14, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 13, according to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met April 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 14, 2024

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met 4 p.m. Thursday, April 11.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 14, 2024

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon April 15.

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Q1 Recap: 4 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in St. Clair 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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St. Clair County collects approximately $9.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Jersey County: Cities registered 10 lawyers in good standing as of March

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

Cities within Jersey County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

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

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Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 administrators rank 472nd in state for average pay in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

Administrators in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 earn an average of $103,338 per year, ranking 472nd in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central NW City of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 07

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 602 voters in Central NW City of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Week ending April 6: Madison County home sales

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Jersey County home sales during week ending April 6

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

There were three reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending April 6, according to BlockShopper.com.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 76.1% more than teachers in Triad Community Unit School District 2

By Metro East Sun | Apr 13, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in Triad Community Unit School District 2 was $110,018 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $62,459, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, March 14

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met March 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, March 14

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Who voted in Central SW City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 07 during 2020 Presidential Election?

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 500 voters in Central SW City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met March 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Tuesday, March 12

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City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 13, 2024

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, April 11