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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Oct 5, 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 Madison County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 5, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County taxpayers give $1.1 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 5, 2024

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

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Home sales in Jersey County during week ending Sept. 28

By Metro East Sun | Oct 5, 2024

There were six reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Sept. 28, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Analysis: Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 administrators rank 417th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Oct 5, 2024

Administrators in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 earn an average of $106,310 per year, ranking 417th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Madison County residents pay $708,891 in County Flood Protection Tax in July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

In July, Madison County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection 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 Sept. 28?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2023: Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 administrators rank 423rd lowest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

Administrators in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 earn an average of $106,495 per year, ranking 423rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Edwardsville ranks 75th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

Edwardsville residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 75th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in July.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 28

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Elik attends SWIC's National Manufacturing Day celebration

By Metro East Sun | Oct 4, 2024

Representative Amy Elik attended Southwestern Illinois College's Manufacturing Day event, celebrating National Manufacturing Day with high school students. The event took place at SWIC's Granite City campus and attracted over 1,500 students from 45 schools in the region.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 28

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County collects $871,038 in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

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

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Madison County Republicans Chairman on Walz CCP ties: 'red flag for voters'

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Madison County Chair Ray Wesley expressed concerns about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Tim Walz’s ties with the Chinese Communist Party raise serious concerns about his 'comfort with a regime that undermines democratic values and human rights,'" Wesley said to Metro East Sun on October 1.

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How many students failed their math exams in St. Clair County in 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 St. Clair County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

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Madison County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Madison County residents paid $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in July.

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O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 administrators rank 433rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Administrators in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 earn an average of $107,044 per year, ranking 433rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Madigan's corruption trial set to begin next week

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. District Judge John Blakey has decided not to dismiss several criminal charges against Mike Madigan, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The former Illinois House Speaker is scheduled to face trial in less than a week.

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Analysis: Belle Valley School District 119 administrators rank 426th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

Administrators in Belle Valley School District 119 earn an average of $107,398 per year, ranking 426th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

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Analysis: 90% of Madison County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam; Scores fell 6.2% from 2022

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

9 in 10 Madison County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.