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City of Belleville Traffic Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Sept. 9

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, Sept. 9

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee will meet Sept. 10

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee will meet Tuesday, Sept. 10

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Sept. 9

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Monday, Sept. 9

Sen. Jason Plummer on state flag redesign: 'At the end of the day it's just a lame PR move by politicians who have neglected to solve any real problems'

By Metro East Sun | Sep 10, 2024

Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) of the Illinois State Senate stated that Illinois lawmakers should address the financial issues of their constituents instead of allocating resources to projects like the state flag redesign. Plummer shared his statement on Facebook on August 30.

Gen. John D. Lamontagne assumes command of AMC at Scott Air Force Base

By Metro East Sun | Sep 10, 2024

Rep. Schmidt attended a Change of Command ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, where Air Mobility Command (AMC) officially welcomed its new commander. Gen. John D. Lamontagne assumed command from Gen. Michael A. Minihan, who is retiring after 34 years of service.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 31?

The only price of E85 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.

Fairview Heights ranks 69th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during June

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 69th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

$2.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in June for St. Clair County

In June, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Rep. Schmidt hosts successful shred and recycling event

Rep. Schmidt hosted a Shred and Recycling Event on Saturday morning at the Cahokia Fitness and Sports Complex. The event saw a significant turnout with 89 vehicles participating, resulting in the collection of over 3,000 pounds of paper.

Corruption trial for ex-AT&T Illinois president starts tomorrow

Former AT&T Illinois president Paul La Schiazza’s trial is set to begin tomorrow, the last in a series of trials before Mike Madigan goes to court on October 8.

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

The only price of diesel 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.

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

The only price of regular 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.

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

Madison County residents paid $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in June.

Rising home valuations in Jersey County in August 2024 compared to August 2023

In August, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $18,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

St. Clair County collects $666,820 in County Flood Protection Tax in June

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

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 9.

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