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

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 stood out in Madison County with 7,328 students enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Signal Hill School District 181: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 28.6% of Signal Hill School District 181 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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358 lawyers in good standing in cities in Madison County as of December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

Cities located within Madison County recorded 358 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of December 2023.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Western City of Troy: Precinct Jarvis 05

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 532 voters in Western City of Troy: Precinct Jarvis 05 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Who voted in Central NW Village of Bethalto: Precinct Wood River 14 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 754 voters in Central NW Village of Bethalto: Precinct Wood River 14 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Sen. Harriss Releases Statement on Local Judge Appointment

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss has expressed her joy and support for the appointment of Judge Amy Sholar to the 5th District of the Appellate Court of Illinois. In a statement released on Thursday, Senator Harriss stated, "I am thrilled to learn that Madison County Circuit Judge Amy Sholar has been appointed to the 5th District of the Appellate Court of Illinois. I believe her extensive legal expertise and knowledge uniquely qualify her for this distinguished role."Judge Amy Sholar's appointment to the Appellate Court of Illinois has been met with praise from Senator...

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Did Central School District 104 students fail or pass their 2021-22 Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 86.9% of Central School District 104 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Collinsville High School standout Jenna Scheller competed in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, January 17, former Breese Central High School standout Riley Jansen’s college team lost in an NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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Park Tudor School standout Halle Shelt’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Marquette High School standout Abigail Williams competed in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Freeburg High School standout Natalie Peterson competed in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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Jillian Hamilton, former Pana High School standout, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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Ariana Bennett and Mariah Maxie, former Cardinal Ritter College Prep High School standouts, played on Wednesday, January 17 in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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Belleville West High School standouts Keyara Baerga-Plumey and Lamiya Terrell’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 73-75 in their NJCAA game against the Vincennes Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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East Carter Co. R-Ii High School standout Brooklyn Kearbey’s college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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O Fallon High School standout Zsana Hawkins’ college team lost in NJCAA game on Wednesday, January 17

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The Southwestern Illinois Blue Storm lost 73-75 in their NJCAA game against the Vincennes Trailblazers on Wednesday, January 17.

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On Wednesday, January 17, Lutheran High School North standout Symone Thomas competed in NJCAA game

By Metro East Sun | Jan 18, 2024

The game took place in Belleville, Illinois.

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How did Central City of Madison: Precinct Venice 04 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

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 433 voters in Central City of Madison: Precinct Venice 04 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Jersey County collects $168,833 in County School Facility Tax in October

By Metro East Sun | Jan 17, 2024

In October, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.