June, 2024 Stories | Metro East Sun

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Madison County increased in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $115,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 95%.

St. Clair County residents pay $40,925 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

In March, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

House Democrats break rules for tax legislation

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

House Democrats broke their own House Rules during the final hours of the session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes. The Caucus Blog of the Illinois House Republicans stated: "Breaking their own rules, Democrats raise taxes."

Illinois extends low-income energy assistance fund

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

Legislation co-sponsored by State Representative Kevin Schmidt passed both chambers unanimously and now heads to the Governor’s desk. The bill, HB 4471, amends the Energy Assistance Act and removes the sunset on the Supplemental Low-Income Energy Assistance Fund, which was previously set for January 1, 2025.

Democrats allegedly break House rules with multiple votes on tax legislation

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

The Democratic supermajority broke their own House Rules during the final hours of the spring legislative session when they allowed lawmakers to vote three times on one piece of legislation to raise taxes in Illinois.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending June 8

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

$2.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in March for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2024

In March, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Median home valuation prices in St. Clair County rose to $154,950 in May 2024 compared to May 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

In May, the median sale price of a home in St. Clair County rose by $4,950 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 17.5%.

Jersey County home prices fall in March 2024 compared to March 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

In March, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County fell by $29,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 20%.

Edwardsville residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

Edwardsville residents paid $973,760 in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Jersey County districts in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

In Jersey County districts, 62 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 8, according to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Schmidt holds successful shred event in Freeburg

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt held a free shred event in Freeburg this past Saturday. Following the event, he issued a statement: "Thank you to everyone who attended my free shred event in Freeburg! It was a wonderful opportunity to meet more of my constituents and learn about your needs and concerns. It’s important that we all keep our confidential information safe, and I was grateful to be able to provide this free opportunity to Freeburg."

Illinois State House District 111 candidate: 'Last month, Democrats' elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days'

By Metro East Sun | Jun 9, 2024

Illinois State House District 111 candidate Amy Elik stated that the elections bill passed last month by Illinois Democrats was found "unconstitutional by a Sangamon County Judge." She made the statement in a Facebook post on June 6.

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News from June 2024

Valuation: Pricing for the median home in Madison County increased in May 2024 compared to May 2023

St. Clair County residents pay $40,925 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in March

House Democrats break rules for tax legislation

Illinois extends low-income energy assistance fund

Democrats allegedly break House rules with multiple votes on tax legislation

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending June 8

$2.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in March for St. Clair County

Median home valuation prices in St. Clair County rose to $154,950 in May 2024 compared to May 2023

Jersey County home prices fall in March 2024 compared to March 2023

Edwardsville residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for March

How many multiracial students were enrolled in Jersey County districts in 2021-22 school year?

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending June 8

Rep. Schmidt holds successful shred event in Freeburg

Illinois State House District 111 candidate: 'Last month, Democrats' elections bill was introduced, passed through the General Assembly, and signed into law in less than two days'

Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

Home sales in Jersey County in week ending June 1

Madison County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during March

How many Pacific Islander students were enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2021-22 school year?

Week ending June 1: Madison County home sales

St. Clair County collects $565,013 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

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