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In the 2021-22 school year, 75.3% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.3% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 16.3% of Belleville School District 118 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Prairie State sales taxes: St. Clair County residents paid 7th-largest sum in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

St. Clair County residents paid $4.1 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in November 2023.

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central W City of Alton: Precinct Alton 11

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 522 voters in Central W City of Alton: Precinct Alton 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

$2.4 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in November 2023 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

In November 2023, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 05

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 528 voters in Central S City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rep. Amy Elik Supports Illinois Manufacturers’ Plan to Strengthen Workforce

By Metro East Sun | Feb 8, 2024

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has expressed her support for the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) and its 2024 legislative agenda, which aims to strengthen the state’s manufacturing ecosystem and support students and families entering the workforce. Rep. Elik emphasized the need to build career pathways for students and remove barriers for parents and students to enter the workforce.One of the measures supported by Rep. Elik is a bipartisan bill (HB 3307) that would allow students to take two years of career training education instead of two...

St. Clair County collects $616,420 in County Flood Protection Tax in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

In November 2023, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 16.8% of Marissa Community Unit School District 40 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 Northwestern Township of Foster: Precinct Foster 04

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 442 voters in Northwestern Township of Foster: Precinct Foster 04 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Whiteside School District 115: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 76.4% of Whiteside School District 115 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Central Village of Hartford: Precinct Chouteau 03 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 342 voters in Central Village of Hartford: Precinct Chouteau 03 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Collinsville ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

Collinsville residents paid $16.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2022.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $202,243 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

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

Rep. Elik Teams Up with Illinois Manufacturers’ to Strengthen Workforce

By Metro East Sun | Feb 7, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) has joined forces with the Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) Education Foundation in an effort to bolster the workforce in Illinois. Together, they are advocating for the passage of legislation that aims to provide more education opportunities and eliminate obstacles that hinder students from pursuing careers in the manufacturing industry.As part of their collaborative efforts, Rep. Elik and the IMA Education Foundation are working towards bridging the skills gap in the state's workforce. They recognize the importance of...

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News from February 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 75.3% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

Prairie State sales taxes: St. Clair County residents paid 7th-largest sum in November 2023

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central W City of Alton: Precinct Alton 11

$2.4 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in November 2023 for St. Clair County

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central S City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 05

Rep. Amy Elik Supports Illinois Manufacturers’ Plan to Strengthen Workforce

St. Clair County collects $616,420 in County Flood Protection Tax in November 2023

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

Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Northwestern Township of Foster: Precinct Foster 04

Whiteside School District 115: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

How did Central Village of Hartford: Precinct Chouteau 03 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

Collinsville ranks 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

St. Clair County taxpayers give $202,243 in County Sales Tax in November 2023

Rep. Elik Teams Up with Illinois Manufacturers’ to Strengthen Workforce

Fairmont Heights High School standout Shemarri Miles’ college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, February 6

Isaiah Parker, former John C Kimball High School standout, played on Tuesday, February 6 in NCAA D3 game

Jake Erickson, former Chico High School standout, played on Tuesday, February 6 in NCAA D3 game

Gateway Legacy Christian Academy standout Isaac Salas’ college team won in NCAA D3 game on Tuesday, February 6

On Tuesday, February 6, Civic Memorial High School standout Jaquan Adams competed in NCAA D3 game

Illinois legislators address veto session outcomes and key legal developments

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