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City of O'Fallon Historic Preservation Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 6

City of O'Fallon City Council met Aug. 5

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met Aug. 7

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 7

City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 5

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Madison County in July?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 10, 2024

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Madison County in July compared to the previous month.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 3

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fairview Heights residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for May

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

$37,948 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collected in May for St. Clair County

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Elik emphasizes reducing taxes to boost opportunities in Illinois

“If we reduce taxes and other burdens on both job creators and residents, we can make Illinois a place filled with opportunity. It’s time we turn Illinois into a destination for growth,” said Illinois State Representative Amy Elik.

National Dog Month encourages celebration of canine companionship in August

August is National Dog Month. From wagging tails to unconditional love, National Dog Month celebrates our faithful, furry companions. Let’s cherish the moments we spend together with our dogs every day throughout the month of August.

St. Clair County students and their mathematics performance in 2022-23

Of the 15,793 students who took the IAR in the 2022-23 school year, 71.9% failed the mathematics portion of the test.

St. Clair County colleges: Which ethnic group was most represented in 2022-23 school year's admission?

Enrollment data for the two universities in St. Clair County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 3?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Schmidt attends change of command at Scott Air Force Base

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt visited Scott Air Force Base today to witness Major General Corey J. Martin relinquish command of the 18th Air Force to Major General Charles D. Bolton.

St. Clair County collects $2.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in May

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

St. Clair County residents paid $4.2 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in May.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in July?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in St. Clair County in July decreased in comparison to the previous month.

Illinois: White students most represented ethnicity at Jersey County universities in 2022-23 school year

Enrollment data for the university in Jersey County revealed white was the most common ethnicity among students in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 3