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In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Prairie State taxes: Edwardsville residents rank 71st in total sales taxes paid for February

Edwardsville residents paid $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 71st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in February.

2021-22 School Year: Average school administrator earns 59.6% more than teachers in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7

The average school administrator’s salary in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 was $92,410 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $57,895, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Rep. Schmidt introduces Veterans Day Paid Leave Act

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced HB 4128, also known as the Veterans Day Paid Leave Act. The proposed legislation aims to honor and support the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces by ensuring that veterans employed in Illinois are granted a paid day off on Veterans Day, effective from January 1, 2025.

Illinois industries hampered by ongoing professional licensing delays

Industries across Illinois continue to be affected by significant delays in receiving professional licenses, with some applications pending for weeks or even months. These holdups are causing widespread inconvenience and operational issues for businesses throughout the state.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 4

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

Jersey County residents paid 47th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during February

Jersey County residents paid $350,266 in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in February.

School administrators earns 49.3% more on average than teachers in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 in 2021-22 school year

The average school administrator’s salary in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 was $92,993 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $62,305, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $2.3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February

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

Rep. Schmidt Launches Summer Reading Program

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has launched a summer reading program aimed at inspiring Kindergarten through 6th-grade students to read during the summer break. Schmidt expressed his enthusiasm for the initiative, highlighting the benefits of reading for young minds. Participation involves reading a minimum of ten books, with longer books counting for two. Parents can access the reading form at local libraries or online. Participants will receive a certificate from Schmidt at a future pizza party. For updates on the event, visit RepSchmidt.com. For more information on...

Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois for 2024

Landmarks Illinois has announced the Most Endangered Historic Places in Illinois for 2024.

Elizabeth Viox, former Edwardsville High School softball player will compete with her collegiate team for the NCAA D2 Softball Championship

Her team enters the tournament as a number eight seed.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jersey County in week ending May 4?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 4, according to GasBuddy.com.

$29,876 in County Sales Tax collected in February for Jersey County

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

How much more does an administrator earn than teachers in East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 in 2021-22 school year?

The average school administrator’s salary in East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 was $93,230 during the 2021-22 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $61,233, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Former SIUE administrator heading up pro-Palestinian group involved at Columbia University

A progressive activist group based in Glen Carbon is central to pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University in New York that have ignited at college campuses across the country.

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

State Representative Amy Elik's office will host mobile office hours in Bethalto on May 15, to assist constituents with Illinois agency-related issues. Elik's district staff will be available from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Bethalto Village Hall, located at 213 N. Prairie St. The traveling office hours are open to the public, and while appointments are encouraged, they are not mandatory. Meetings will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis. To schedule a meeting, individuals can contact Rep. Elik's district office at 618-433-8046.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending May 4?