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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

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

Test expectations: How many Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.2% of Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Madison County residents pay $906,253 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

In November 2023, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

19.8% of Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 19.8% of Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Edwardsville: Precinct Edwardsville 08

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 817 voters in Central City of Edwardsville: Precinct Edwardsville 08 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

How did Central Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 07 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 808 voters in Central Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 07 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Black History Month Celebrates African Americans and the Arts

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

Black History Month, observed every February since 1976, is a significant time to acknowledge and appreciate the history, culture, and accomplishments of African Americans. This year, the theme for Black History Month, which is African Americans and the Arts, highlights the profound impact of African Americans on various artistic mediums such as visual and performing arts, literature, film, and music.According to the organizers of Black History Month, the theme aims to honor and celebrate the immense contributions made by African Americans in the field of arts throughout...

Madison County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 3, 2024

Madison County residents paid $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in November 2023.

How did home valuation prices perform in Madison County during second half of 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2024

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2023 in Madison County rose by $50, while total sales decreased by 8.7%.

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.4% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.4% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Jersey County collects $127,674 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2024

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

Madison County taxpayers give $181,363 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2024

In November 2023, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 2, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 20.3% of Marissa Community Unit School District 40 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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News from February 2024

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

Test expectations: How many Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed to meet the Math IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

Madison County residents pay $906,253 in Countywide Sales Tax in November 2023

19.8% of Roxana Community Unit School District 1 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2021-22 school year

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Edwardsville: Precinct Edwardsville 08

How did Central Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 07 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

Black History Month Celebrates African Americans and the Arts

Madison County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during November 2023

How did home valuation prices perform in Madison County during second half of 2023?

In the 2021-22 school year, 78.4% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

Jersey County collects $127,674 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in November 2023

Madison County taxpayers give $181,363 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 in 2021-22 school year?

Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Jan. 27

Who voted in Eastern Village of Godfrey: Precinct Godfrey 11 during 2020 Presidential Election?

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S Village of Godfrey: Precinct Godfrey 07

Median age of Madison County residents reached 40 by 2021

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met January 25.

Emiyah Cobb, former Northwest High School standout, played on Thursday, February 1 in NCAA D1 game

Palm Desert High School standout Alexis Legan’s college team won in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, February 1

Illinois legislators address veto session outcomes and key legal developments

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