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Fairview Heights residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 65th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2023.

Median age of St. Clair County residents reached 39 by 2021

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

St. Clair County residents have a median age of 39-years-old as of 2021, according to US Census Data.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 3

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 3, according to GasBuddy.com.

Jersey Community Unit School District 100: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 74.7% of Jersey Community Unit School District 100 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 04

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 777 voters in Central SE City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 04 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 16% of Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

How did Central E Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 11 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 687 voters in Central E Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 11 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

Rep. Elik Discusses Tax Relief and State Budget Priorities

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

In a recent statement, Rep. Amy Elik emphasized the importance of a balanced budget and tax relief for Illinois taxpayers. Speaking about her priorities for the state budget, Rep. Elik highlighted the need for responsible spending and accurate revenue estimates."I would like to see a balanced budget without spending more than what is in the bank account, hence a budget that is based on valid revenue estimates," said Rep. Elik. It is crucial to ensure that the budget is grounded in realistic projections to avoid any financial instability or burden on taxpayers.Rep. Elik...

On Thursday, February 8, former Central Hardin High School standout Jakob Fredricksen’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

By Metro East Sun | Feb 9, 2024

The McKendree Bearcats won 77-68 in their NCAA D2 game against the Quincy Hawks on Thursday, February 8.

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News from February 2024

Fairview Heights residents rank 65th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2023

Median age of St. Clair County residents reached 39 by 2021

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Feb. 3

Jersey Community Unit School District 100: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SE City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 04

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 in 2021-22 school year?

How did Central E Village of Glen Carbon: Precinct Edwardsville 11 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

Rep. Elik Discusses Tax Relief and State Budget Priorities

St. Clair County residents pay $33,324 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in November 2023

Arnas Sakenis, former Victor J Andrew High School Andrew Fest standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D1 game

On Thursday, February 8, former Helias Catholic High School standout Malcolm Davis’ college team won in an NCAA D2 game

Althoff Catholic High School standout Daulton Burgner’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 8

O'Fallon Township High School standout Chris Porter’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 8

Landon Zurliene, former Fairfield Community High School standout, played on Thursday, February 8 in NCAA D2 game

Chester Elementary School standout Kevin Stein’s college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 8

Triad High School standout McGrady Noyes’ college team won in NCAA D2 game on Thursday, February 8

On Thursday, February 8, former Central Hardin High School standout Jakob Fredricksen’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Thursday, February 8, Thornton High School standout Damarco Minor competed in NCAA D1 game

On Thursday, February 8, former Oswego High School standout Joey Niesman’s college team won in an NCAA D2 game

On Thursday, February 8, former Collinsville High School standout Ray'Sean Taylor’s college team lost in an NCAA D1 game

Illinois legislators address veto session outcomes and key legal developments

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