Metro East Sun

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Roxana Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 145th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Roxana Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $129,755 per year, ranking 145th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

3 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Edwardsville residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

Edwardsville residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Jersey County in August compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jersey County in August compared to the previous month.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

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

Analysis: Granite City Community Unit School District 9 administrators rank 129th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 earn an average of $132,967 per year, ranking 129th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Home sales in Jersey County in week ending Sept. 7

There were three reported residential sales in Jersey County in the week ending Sept. 7, according to BlockShopper.com.

Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during June

Jersey County residents paid $419,508 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in June.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $251,403 in County Sales Tax in June

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

2023: Central School District 104 administrators rank 73rd highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Central School District 104 earn an average of $142,163 per year, ranking 73rd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Madison County in August compared to previous month

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in August remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 7?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

TSA proposes to delay full enforcement of REAL ID by two years

A recent plan from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) would delay the full enforcement of REAL ID for another two years. However, it also warns of potential delays at airport security checkpoints for those who do not have a compliant ID.

Illinois DMVs to accept digital wallet payments

Illinois DMVs will now accept “digital wallet” payments via Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay.

USDA releases September yield forecast for Illinois corn and soybeans