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47.1% of O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.1% of the students in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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St. Clair County residents pay $34,015 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County residents pay $38,871 in County Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In February, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Chairman of Madison County Republicans: Putting Pritzker in charge of the country would spread 'dysfunction nationwide'

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Ray Wesley, chairman of the Madison County Republicans, said Gov. J.B. Pritzker is prioritizing a partisan agenda over the interests of Illinois citizens, telling the Metro East Sun that Pritzker’s remarks suggest he would be a “disastrous president.”

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Jersey County residents pay approximately $1.5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 98.5% of Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Oversight hearing examines VA's mental health policies and suicide prevention efforts

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), overseeing the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, opened a hearing to review the Department of Veterans Affairs' mental health policies.

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On Tuesday, April 29, former Edwardsville High School standout Jack Cooper’s college team won in an NCAA Division I baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Joe Miller Ballpark.

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On Tuesday, April 29, Jersey Community High School standouts, including Alex Coffman, competed in an NCAA Division III baseball game for Blackburn Beavers

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Horenberger Field.

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Seth Slayden, former East Alton-Wood River High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan Titans won 9-8 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, April 29.

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Edwardsville High School standout Drake Westcott’s college team won in NCAA Division I baseball game on Tuesday, April 29

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

The game took place at Dozer Park.

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Cole McClusky, former Collinsville High School standout, played on Tuesday, April 29 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

The Illinois Wesleyan Titans won 9-8 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Blackburn Beavers on Tuesday, April 29.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 30, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

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St. Clair County residents pay $766,579 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Alton ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

Alton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Jersey County taxpayers give $119,600 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In February, Jersey County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Madison County collects approximately $11.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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47.7% of Jersey Community Unit School District 100 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.7% of the students in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 29 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

There were 29 offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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9 companies in cities within Madison County received 10 inspections in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Apr 29, 2025

There were nine companies in cities associated with Madison County that received 10 FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.