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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met April 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, April 9

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City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met April 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met Monday, April 29

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met April 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, April 11

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City of Jerseyville City Council met April 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, April 30

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City of East Saint Louis City Council Committee on Finance met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of East Saint Louis City Council Committee on Finance met Thursday, May 2

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City of East Saint Louis City Council Committee on Community Development met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of East Saint Louis City Council Committee on Community Development met Thursday, May 2

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, May 1

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, May 2

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, May 2

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City of O'Fallon Committee of the Whole met April 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of O'Fallon Committee of the Whole met Monday, April 29

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City of Belleville City Council met April 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2024

City of Belleville City Council met Tuesday, April 30

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3 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

There were three fewer active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in April compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Apr. 27

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Apr. 27, according to GasBuddy.com.

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2022: 32 coaches at institutions in Madison County earned on average $52,718

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

The average coaching salary at Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville, the only institution paying coaches during 2022 in Madison County, was $93,808, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

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Partisan Election Bill Signed Into Law

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

The Governor of Illinois has signed a controversial elections bill into law, sparking debates and criticism from various quarters. According to wgem.com, the bill, described as overtly partisan, was signed mere days after being filed in the House."The Governor signed Democrats’ overtly partisan elections bill into law this morning, not even two full days after it was filed in the House," the report stated. This swift approval comes in contrast to the Governor's recent statement at a press conference, where he mentioned not having seen the bill's details.The newly...

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Madison County collects $871,371 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

In February, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Madison County responsible for 10th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during February

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

Madison County residents paid $2.8 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in February.

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2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 70.4% more than teachers in East Alton School District 13

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

The average school administrator’s salary in East Alton School District 13 was $94,913 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $55,694, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Rep. Elik’s Five Senate Bills Pass Through Committee

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

Rep. Elik, the Chief Sponsor of five Senate bills, expressed gratitude towards colleagues for the unanimous passing of the bills through House committees. In a statement, Rep. Elik said, "I am very pleased that all five Senate bills I was Chief Sponsor of passed through House committees unanimously this week. Thank you to my colleagues for your support and I look forward to these bills passing on the House Floor and being signed into law."One of the bills, Senate Bill 2987, focuses on improving student outcomes by amending the current school code to enhance school board...

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Jersey County County Education: 44 Hispanic students were enrolled in schools in 2021-22 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2024

In Jersey County County schools, 44 Hispanic students were enrolled in the 2021-22 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.