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Mar Ka Nursing Home, a for-profit facility, had a rating of 1 in Q4 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Owned by four stakeholders since July 25, 2018, Mar Ka Nursing Home had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Edwardsville residents rank 76th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2022

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Edwardsville residents paid $12.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 76th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2022.

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O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 58.4% of O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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3rd largest nursing home in Madison County as of Q4 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Boasting an overall rating of four, Manor Court of Maryville was the third largest nursing home in Madison County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Feb. 24

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 05

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 745 voters in Central City of Granite City: Precinct Granite City 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Senator Harriss to Begin Spring Traveling Office Hours

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss of the 56th District in Glen Carbon has announced the launch of spring traveling office hours set to take place from March 5 to March 7, 2024. Senator Harriss expressed her enthusiasm for the initiative, stating, "Whether you need help addressing a state issue, want to voice your opinion on a specific issue or even just drop by to say hi, this is a great opportunity to do so."The traveling office hours schedule for March includes stops at various locations within the district:- Tuesday, March 5, 2024: - Wood River Public Library, 326 E...

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 24

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with St. Clair County rise or fall in 2021?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in St. Clair County received $14.9 million less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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The Principia Panthers have confirmed their complete list of games for the 2023-2024 season

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

Principia Panthers bring 21 players to the field.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Madison Community Unit School District 12 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 27, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Who voted in Central SE City of Alton: Precinct Alton 10 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 657 voters in Central SE City of Alton: Precinct Alton 10 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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The 2023-2024 schedule has been released for the McKendree Bearcats team

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

McKendree Bearcats bring 25 players to the field.

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Test expectations: How many Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students failed to meet the ELA IAR expectations in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 59.5% of Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Did East St. Louis School District 189 students succeed or flounder in their 2021-22 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 4% of East St. Louis School District 189 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Jersey County districts recorded lower truancy rate in 2021-22 school year compared to average in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Jersey County districts saw a truancy rate of 6.5% in the 2021-22 school year, lower than the state average.

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Who owned Lebanon Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

Owned by Sabl, LLC since March 23, 2020, Lebanon Care Center had an overall rating of two in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Feb. 24

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 24, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2nd largest nursing home in Madison County as of Q4 2023

By Metro East Sun | Feb 26, 2024

With an overall rating of one, LA Bella of Alton was the second largest nursing home in Madison County during the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Amber Morgan, former Trinity Senior High School standout, played on Sunday, February 25 in NCAA Division I game

By Metro East Sun | Feb 25, 2024

The SIU Edwardsville Cougars won 4-1 in their NCAA Division I game against the Indiana State Sycamores on Sunday, February 25.