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News from August 2024

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met July 31

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, July 31

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City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville Downtown Belleville Development Commission met Monday, Aug. 26

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City of Belleville City Council met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 27, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Aug. 5

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Schmidt announces Coffee Talk event in Mascoutah

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced another Coffee Talk event, this time in Mascoutah. The event provides constituents an opportunity to engage with Rep. Schmidt in a relaxed and personal setting.

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Schmidt discusses legislative efforts on senior support environmental protection economic development

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

I hope everyone is staying busy and cool as summer winds down. I’ve been keeping busy and want to update you. This week, I’ll discuss what I’ve been doing, seniors, economic development, the environment, the DuQuoin State Fair, and what’s next.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt reflects on successful job fair

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

“I’m thrilled to share that our recent job fair was a fantastic success,” said Rep. Kevin Schmidt. “It was incredible to see so many local businesses and job seekers come together for such an important event.”

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Illinois Supreme Court upholds ruling on mid-cycle ballot access changes

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The Illinois Supreme Court has upheld a Sangamon County judge’s ruling, which halts the Democrats’ plan to change ballot access rules in the middle of an election cycle.

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Rep. Amy Elik hosts senior fraud protection seminar in Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) will collaborate with an expert from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office to host a Senior Fraud Protection and Advocacy Seminar at Meridian Village next week. The seminar aims to educate seniors on how to protect themselves from fraud.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 26, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 25, 2024

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Aug. 26.

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O'Fallon residents paid 47th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during May

By Metro East Sun | Aug 24, 2024

O'Fallon residents paid $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Madison County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 24, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Aug 24, 2024

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

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Week ending Aug. 17: Jersey County home sales

By Metro East Sun | Aug 24, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Aug. 17, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Aug. 17?

By Metro East Sun | Aug 24, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 17

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.