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City of Belleville City Council will meet Nov. 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2024

City of Belleville City Council will meet Monday, Nov. 18

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Rep. Amy Elik visits local head start program in Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Nov 18, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik paid a visit to Riverbend Head Start & Family Services in Granite City.

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Kevin Schmidt donates November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs

By Metro East Sun | Nov 18, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of East St. Louis, Illinois, has continued his commitment to supporting local communities by donating his November pay raise to Catholic Urban Programs.

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There were 30 Pacific Islander students enrolled in St. Clair County districts in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as Pacific Islander.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$214,529 in County Sales Tax collected in August for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

In August, St. Clair 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 St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Sen. Plummer: Madison Democrat Organization's comparison of current politics to 9/11 'is absolute lunacy'

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

Illinois Senator Jason Plummer condemned the Madison County Eastern Democrat Organization for a social media post comparing the current political climate to the 9/11 terrorist attacks. Plummer demanded the post’s immediate removal, along with a formal apology.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 17, 2024

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Nov. 18.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Nov 16, 2024

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 9?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 16, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 16, 2024

There were 80 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

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Weekly recap, week ending Nov. 9 home sales in Madison County

By Metro East Sun | Nov 16, 2024

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Nov. 9, according to BlockShopper.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Nov. 9

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 9

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Representative Elik's week in photos: Alton events and Springfield meetings

By Metro East Sun | Nov 15, 2024

Alton Boys and Girls Club Dinner Inside the new Wedge Building View from the top of the Wedge Building Touring the Wedge Building Meeting with constituents in Springfield Meeting with constituents in Springfield

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Collinsville residents paid 49th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2024

Collinsville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.5% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Nov 14, 2024

St. Clair County districts had 2,472 multiracial students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.