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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending July 13?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fairview Heights ranks 61st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during April

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 61st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

Rep. Elik urges timely renewal of professional licenses expiring in September

Rep. Amy Elik is collaborating with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation to remind individuals with certain professional licenses up for renewal to initiate the process before their licenses expire.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending July 13

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senate Republicans tour West Star Aviation facility

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss (56th-Glen Carbon) welcomed four of her Senate Republican colleagues to the Metro East last week for an inside glimpse of West Star Aviation.

Schmidt teams up with attorney general's office to advise seniors on fraud prevention

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt joined Marsha Griffin from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Senior Services in Millstadt. They gave a presentation and took questions from seniors on how to better protect themselves from fraud.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending July 13

By Metro East Sun | Jul 18, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Jersey County County schools in 2022-23 school year?

In Jersey County County schools, 51 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

$192,622 in County Sales Tax collected in April for Madison County

In April, Madison County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Legislation addressing gaps in protections against educator misconduct stalls in Senate

When Faith Colson was an Illinois high school student, she felt special under the attention of one of her teachers. He became a trusted adult until he kissed her and sexually abused her, betraying her trust.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 13?

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

3 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 13

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.5% of Madison County County’s student body in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 6.5% of students enrolled in Madison County County school districts identified as multiracial.

Nashville residents urged to evacuate due to imminent dam failure

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2024

Residents of Nashville, IL have been urged to evacuate due to the imminent failure of a local dam. Authorities are working closely with various agencies to manage the situation.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 13

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 13, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

There were 2,446 multiracial students enrolled in St. Clair County County schools in 2022-23 school year

In St. Clair County County schools, 2,446 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Update on local events: senior advocacy efforts; education changes; tire recycling event

Thank you for reading “Schmidt’s Spotlight.” It’s important we stay connected. This week, I’d like to update you on some Illinois news, what I’ve been up to around the district, as well as letting you know my next event coming up.

Illinois high school students to take ACT exams starting Spring 2025