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10 lawyers in good standing in cities in Jersey County as of December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities in Jersey County as of December 2023.

Q4 2023 Recap: 22 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

There were 22 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 33.4% of St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

City of Jerseyville City Council met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 9

From SE Illinois News

12th Congressional District candidate Darren Bailey to engage with voters at Trenton’s Hank’s Bowl

By SE Illinois News | 1 year ago

Darren Bailey, a candidate for the 12th Congressional District, is preparing to engage with voters in an unconventional setting. On January 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., Bailey will host a "Meet & Greet" event at Hank’s Bowl, a distinguished establishment located at 29 W Illinois St. in Trenton.

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Fairview Heights Planning Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 9

City of Edwardsville City Council met Dec. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Dec. 19

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Jan. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Jan. 11

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 9

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Jan. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Wednesday, Jan. 11

City of Belleville City Council met Dec. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Dec. 18

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Belleville Traffic Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 9

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department met Jan. 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Department met Wednesday, Jan. 10

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Jan. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 17, 2024

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Tuesday, Jan. 9

Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central City of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 04

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 614 voters in Central City of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 04 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

St. Clair County Education: Which district had most students enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

Belleville Township High School District 201 stood out in St. Clair County with 4,773 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Dupo Community Unit School District 196: How many students failed Math test in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 87.1% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Elik Legislation Retains Jobs & Spurs Major Investment at Wieland in East Alton

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik's legislation has resulted in the retention of jobs and a significant investment in the East Alton area. Wieland Rolled Products, formerly known as Olin Brass, has announced its commitment to reinvesting in its East Alton facility.During a dedication ceremony on Wednesday, January 17, State Representative Amy Elik, Governor JB Pritzker, and other state and local leaders joined company officials to express gratitude to Wieland Rolled Products for their decision to reinvest in Illinois."I'm thrilled that Wieland Rolled Products has chosen...

Jersey County effective property tax rate in Q4 2023 was higher than the national average

By Metro East Sun | Jan 16, 2024

Property owners in Jersey County paid 1.6% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the fourth quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

Who voted in Central NE City of Edwardsville: Precinct Edwardsville 09 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 16, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 418 voters in Central NE City of Edwardsville: Precinct Edwardsville 09 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.