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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Jan. 22.

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Did Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students fail or pass their 2021-22 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 85.8% of Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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$2.1 million in County Sales Tax collected in 2022 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In 2022, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Lebanon Community Unit School District 9: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 26.7% of Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students passed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Madison County home sales in week ending Jan. 13

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Home sales during week ending Jan. 13 in Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

There were two reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Jan. 13, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Who voted in Central SW Township of Foster: Precinct Foster 02 during 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 632 voters in Central SW Township of Foster: Precinct Foster 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Review of 2020 Presidential Election voting trends in Central SE City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 06

By Metro East Sun | Jan 20, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 540 voters in Central SE City of Collinsville: Precinct Collinsville 06 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Cities in St. Clair County: 312 lawyers in good standing was registered as of December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

There were 312 lawyers in good standing in cities in St. Clair County as of December 2023.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 27% of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Jersey County Education: Fewer students enrolled in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

Student enrollment in Jersey County’s only school district fell by 0.9% in the 2021-22 school year.

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Examining 2020 Presidential Election voter turnout in Central SW Township of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 02

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 573 voters in Central SW Township of Wood River: Precinct Wood River 02 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Madison County home prices rose in December 2023 compared to December 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

In December 2023, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $21,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 182.1%.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 85.8% of East Alton School District 13 students failed the Math portion of the IAR

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 85.8% of East Alton School District 13 students failed the Math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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How did Central NW Village of Godfrey: Precinct Godfrey 09 residents vote in 2020 Presidential Election?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

With less than 12 months until the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election, a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois voter history data shows 793 voters in Central NW Village of Godfrey: Precinct Godfrey 09 cast ballots four years ago, in 2020.

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Alton ranks 96th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during October 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

Alton residents paid $872,344 in sales taxes, ranking 96th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2023.

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Rep. Elik to serve as Co-Chair of Illinois Manufacturing Caucus

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

The Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (IMA) has announced a new bipartisan and bicameral Illinois Manufacturing Caucus, in partnership with members of the General Assembly. The caucus aims to highlight the crucial role that manufacturing plays in the state's economy and address important issues related to the industry, including education, workforce development, energy, and tax policies.Manufacturing is a key pillar of Illinois' economy and is the largest contributor to the state's Gross Domestic Product. With 650,000 direct jobs in the manufacturing sector, every 10...

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Lincoln-Way West High School standout Ava Gugliuzza’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, January 18

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

The game took place in St. Charles, Missouri.

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Palm Desert High School standout Alexis Legan’s college team lost in NCAA D1 game on Thursday, January 18

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2024

The game took place in St. Charles, Missouri.