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Q4 2024 Recap: 18 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 23, 2025

There were 18 offenders convicted of drug crimes 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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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 23, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 52.8% of the students in Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County Republicans vice chairman: 'When rights are violated, every conservative group in Illinois ought to show up'

By Metro East Sun | Apr 23, 2025

Jennifer Korte, vice chairman of the Madison County Republicans, said that although the Homeschool Act is currently stalled, it has ignited a significant grassroots movement.

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met April 22

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Apr 23, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 22

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Village of Bethalto Committee met March 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

Village of Bethalto Committee met Monday, March 24

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Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, April 22

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City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met Tuesday, April 22

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City of O'Fallon City Council met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, April 21

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City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, April 21

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City of Belleville City Council met April 21

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 23, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, April 21

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State Rep. Kevin Schmidt to host Coffee Talk in Millstadt for public engagement

By Metro East Sun | Apr 23, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is set to host a Coffee Talk event in Millstadt on April 25, 2025.

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State Rep. Schmidt on IHSA: ‘Biological girls across the country, including Illinois, feel like their privacy and safety have been hijacked’

By Metro East Sun Reports | Apr 23, 2025

State Rep. Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) criticized the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) for refusing to comply with a recent federal executive order that prohibits biological males from participating in female sports, calling the association’s stance “troubling” and warning of potential consequences.

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How many lawyers were granted admission to practice law in cities within Madison County in March?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

There were 342 lawyers in good standing in cities within Madison County as of March.

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Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53% of the students in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Mike Bost comments on Illinois policies and safety concerns

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost, representing Illinois' 12th district, recently addressed two prominent issues via social media.

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Two local figures recognized at 'Women to Watch' conference in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) recently hosted two local women in Springfield for the "Women to Watch" conference, an annual event by House Republicans that highlights emerging talents statewide.

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Sen. Harriss announces grants to support 56th District school libraries

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss from Glen Carbon has announced the allocation of over $17,000 in state-funded library grants to public school libraries across the 56th Senate District.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Jersey County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Jersey 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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St. Clair County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q1

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with St. Clair County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Triad Community Unit School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.2% of the students in Triad Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.