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News from March 2024

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Who owned Highland Health Care Center in Q4 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

Highland Health Care Center was one of the 11 for-profit facility nursing homes in Madison County, Illinois in the fourth quarter of 2023, and had an overall rating of two.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 9 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

There were nine offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Jersey County collects $31,909 in County Sales Tax in December 2023

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

In December 2023, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Mar. 9?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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In the 2021-22 school year, 44.9% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 44.9% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Illinois House of Representatives Resumes Session Today

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

The Illinois House of Representatives has resumed its session today at noon. According to an announcement, "The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today." Those interested in following the session live can do so by visiting the official website at the specified time: "You may watch and listen live today (March 12) at noon here: https://ilga.gov/houseaudvid.asp".

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House Returns to Session Today at Noon

By Metro East Sun | Mar 12, 2024

The Illinois House of Representatives reconvened today at Noon to resume its legislative session. As stated by an unknown source, "The Illinois House of Representatives begins at Noon today." The session, which promises to address a variety of crucial issues, can be livestreamed for public viewing. In the words of an unidentified individual, "You may watch and listen live today (March 12) at noon here."

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City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met March 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Mar 12, 2024

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6.

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Q4 2023 Recap: 2 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving alcohol living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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The matchups are set for the 2023-2024 season for the Principia Panthers team

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

They open the season away in Missouri.

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A look at Granite Nursing and Rehabilitation, a nursing home in Granite City, Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

Owned by D. and N, LLC and DTD HC, LLC since Oct. 1, 2004, Granite Nursing and Rehabilitation had an overall rating of one in the fourth quarter of 2023.

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Illinois Legislature Focuses on Ethics Reform, Disability Services, and Human Trafficking

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

Illinois State Representative Charlie Meier and House Minority Leader Tony McCombie are leading efforts to advance ethics reform in the Illinois House, particularly in light of former Speaker Mike Madigan's ongoing legal battles. Meier sponsored HB4119, aimed at prohibiting elected officials from using campaign funds for criminal defense, a practice Madigan has utilized extensively.Regarding disability services, Rep. Meier has been vocal in opposing legislation that could negatively impact jobs for workers with developmental and intellectual disabilities. He emphasized...

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Week in Review: Ethics reform, disability services, human trafficking and more

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

House Minority Leader Tony McCombie and Rep. Amy Elik are pushing for ethics reform in the Illinois House in light of the two-year anniversary of former Speaker Mike Madigan’s indictment. McCombie introduced HB4119 to prohibit the use of political campaign donations for criminal defense, emphasizing the need for accountability among elected officials. McCombie stated, “This is about accountability, and we must hold elected officials to a higher standard.”Representative Charlie Meier and other GOP legislators are opposing legislation that could negatively impact workers...

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Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19: How many students failed ELA test in 2021-22 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

In the 2021-22 school year, 46.4% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Mar. 9

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 9, according to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Amy Elik’s Office Hosting Mobile Office Hours in Hartford

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik's office will be hosting mobile office hours in Hartford on Wednesday, March 20 to meet with constituents who need help with issues concerning a State of Illinois agency.According to the announcement, "Rep. Elik's staff will be available to meet with constituents from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20 at Hartford Village Hall, 140 West Hawthorne in Hartford." The mobile office hours aim to provide an opportunity for residents to address their concerns and seek assistance.While appointments are encouraged, it was noted that...

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Payton Baxter, former Decatur Central High School standout, played on Sunday, March 10 in NCAA Division II game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

The McKendree Bearcats lost 8-0 in their NCAA Division II game against the Minnesota Duluth Bulldogs on Sunday, March 10.

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Jordan Sapp, former Mattoon High School standout, played on Sunday, March 10 in NCAA Division II game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in Winter Haven, Florida.

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On Sunday, March 10, former Villa Grove High School standout Reagan Cheely’s college team lost in an NCAA Division II game

By Metro East Sun | Mar 11, 2024

The game took place in Winter Haven, Florida.