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News from September 2024

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Jersey County collects $189,220 in County School Facility Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 7, 2024

In June, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending Aug. 31: Madison County home sales

By Metro East Sun | Sep 7, 2024

There were 17 reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 31, according to BlockShopper.com.

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St. Clair County residents pay $850,914 in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 7, 2024

In June, St. Clair County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest E85 gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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$0 in Business District Tax collected in June for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

In June, St. Clair County saw a consistent trend in Business District Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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August 2024: 1 new registered sex offender living in IDOC County

By Metro East Sun | Sep 5, 2024

There was one new registered sex offender living in IDOC County in August, compared to the month before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Madison County collects $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 5, 2024

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

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Rep. Charlie Meier hosts free senior fair in Highland

By Metro East Sun | Sep 5, 2024

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland, Illinois. The event aims to provide senior citizens with information on available benefits from local and state agencies. Additionally, a local health agency will offer flu vaccinations at the fair.

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O'Fallon responsible for 50th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

O'Fallon residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in Schuyler County as of August 2024

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

Schuyler County had two new sex offenders registered as living there in August 2024, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Madison County taxpayers give $783,653 in County Flood Protection Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

In June, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Amy Elik offers anti-fraud advice for seniors in collaboration with state attorney general

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) collaborated with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Meridian Village this week to conduct a seminar aimed at providing seniors with tools to combat fraud. Fraud expert Marsha Griffin from the Attorney General’s office presented on how seniors are being targeted and methods to prepare against such threats.

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Kevin Schmidt earns top rating from Technology & Manufacturing Association

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has earned a perfect 100% voting record from the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA). To achieve this score, Schmidt demonstrated alignment with TMA’s positions on behalf of small and midsize manufacturers on key legislation throughout the 2023 Legislative Session.

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Rep. Schmidt to host shred and electronic recycling event in Cahokia Heights

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt will host a Shred Event on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cahokia Fitness and Sports Complex in Cahokia Heights, IL. This drive-up event offers free shredding of confidential documents. Legislative staff will be available to answer questions about state programs or discuss issues.