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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met June 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2024

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met Tuesday, June 18

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City of Belleville City Council met June 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, June 17

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City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commission met June 20

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 22, 2024

City of Belleville Board of Fire and Police Commission met Thursday, June 20

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St. Clair County's universities spent $2,087,513 on football teams in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2024

St. Clair County's two colleges spent $2,087,513 on their football teams in 2023, an 8.2% increase over the previous year.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending June 15

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Students at Central School District 104 suspended or expelled 63 times in a single school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2024

There were 63 students suspended in Central School District 104 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County's universities spent no money on their football teams in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2024

Madison County's collegiate football teams did not receive any funding during the 2023 season, the same as in the previous year.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2024

There were 729 students suspended in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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IDNR provides $2.6 million grant for flood-damaged property buyouts

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has agreed to provide nearly $2.6 million to the City of East St. Louis to buy out 39 properties that have experienced repeated flooding and flood damage. The funding, through IDNR’s Flood Hazard Mitigation Program, will reimburse the city for approved costs associated with acquiring homes on a total of 39 lots, plus one vacant lot, in the Mary Avenue and Terrace Drive areas near Harding Ditch, which does not drain properly during heavy rainfall. The structures were badly damaged during a storm system that resulted in seven...

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Prairie State sales taxes: Collinsville residents paid 50th-largest sum in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2024

Collinsville residents paid $1.3 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Students suspended or expelled 551 times in a single school year in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2024

There were 551 students suspended in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Schmidt visits Revela senior living facility

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt visited seniors at Revela at O’Fallon Senior Living Facility in O’Fallon this past Tuesday. Following his visit, he issued a statement: “I was grateful for the opportunity to meet with some local seniors at Revela at O’Fallon Assisted Living Facility this week,” Rep. Schmidt said. “We spoke about new legislation affecting our seniors. It was a wonderful visit, and I was honored to listen to their needs and concerns. Thank you, Revela at O’Fallon for having me and all the wonderful work you do for our seniors!"

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Juneteenth marks end of slavery in United States

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2024

Juneteenth is the annual commemoration of the end of slavery in the United States. This day honors the final enforcement of the Emancipation Proclamation in Texas on June 19, 1865, following the end of the Civil War.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jersey County in week ending June 15?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 15, according to GasBuddy.com.

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District reports Belleville Township High School District 201 suspended or expelled students 510 times in a single school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2024

There were 510 students suspended in Belleville Township High School District 201 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met June 11

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 18, 2024

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 11.

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Illinois Senate urged to act on bill protecting students from sexual abuse

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2024

All students deserve to learn in a safe environment, regardless of age. The Senate should take up HB 4241, which I am Chief Sponsor of, as soon as possible to protect Illinois students from sexual abuse.

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Jersey County collects $139,672 in County School Facility Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2024

In March, Jersey County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Students at Belle Valley School District 119 suspended or expelled nine times in a single school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2024

There were nine students suspended in Belle Valley School District 119 in a single school year according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Senator Harriss hosts successful Kids Fair Event in Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2024

State Senator Erica Harriss successfully concluded her First Annual Kids Fair Event at The Mill in Granite City on Saturday, attracting over 150 children and their families to the free event.