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News from April 2025

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Home sales in Madison County in week ending April 19

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

There were eight reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending April 19, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Jersey County had 10 lawyers in good standing in March

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

Cities within Jersey County recorded 10 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of March.

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2022: Correlation between aging and increasing government transfer dependency in Madison County?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

Since 1970, Madison County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.1%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.7%.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

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

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Jersey County collects $51,126 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

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

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50.4% of Shiloh Village School District 85 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 50.4% of the students in Shiloh Village School District 85 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County collects just under $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in February

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

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

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, March 27

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, March 27

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met March 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, March 27

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City of O'Fallon Fire Pension Board met April 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2025

City of O'Fallon Fire Pension Board met Wednesday, April 23

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City of Collinsville City Council met April 22

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 26, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, April 22

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Rep. Mike Bost's efforts highlighted during local engagements in April 2025

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

Representative Mike Bost has been concentrating on local concerns, including trade practices, safety technology, and community support systems as he engages with various leaders and organizations in Illinois.

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Alton Senior High School standout Wesley Laaker’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Friday, April 25

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Mark Worley Field at Meador Park.

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On Friday, April 25, former Freeburg Community High School standout Lizzy Ludwig’s college team lost in an NCAA Division I softball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Arrocha Ballpark.

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Friday, April 25: Edwardsville High School standout Lexie Griffin’s college team loses to Northern Iowa Panthers

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The game took place at Marian Kneer Stadium.

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Friday, April 25: Triad High School standout Connor Bain’s college team wins to McKendree Bearcats

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The Drury Panthers won 7-5 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the McKendree Bearcats on Friday, April 25.

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On Friday, April 25, former Highland High School standout Trent Clemons’ college team won in an NCAA Division II baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The Rockhurst Hawks won 8-2 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Lewis Flyers on Friday, April 25.

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Andrew Schulte, former Lebanon High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The Eureka Red Devils won 19-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Rockford Regents on Friday, April 25.

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Andrew Sprinkle, former Edwardsville High School standout, played on Friday, April 25 in NCAA Division III baseball game

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2025

The Eureka Red Devils won 19-3 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the Rockford Regents on Friday, April 25.