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News from August 2025

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 23?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 31, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Signal Hill School District 181’s outstanding debt hit $1.9 million

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 31, 2025

Signal Hill School District 181's outstanding school debt reached $1.9 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $685,714 per student.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Aug. 31 - Sept. 6

By T. L. Boudreaux | Aug 31, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Metro East this week.

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Madison County weekly recap of home sales during week ending Aug. 23

By Y. M. Paxton | Aug 30, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 23, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 30, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Family & kids events this September in Metro East

By T. L. Boudreaux | Aug 30, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Metro East this month.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105’s outstanding debt hit $2.2 million

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 30, 2025

Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 had the sixth lowest outstanding school debt among St. Clair County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights local manufacturing milestones and veterans' initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Aug 30, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used recent social media posts dated August 28-30, 2025 to spotlight his involvement with manufacturing leaders in Illinois as well as efforts supporting veterans’ services.

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Mike Bost highlights manufacturing association milestone and veterans' clinic opening

By Metro East Sun | Aug 30, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between August 28-30, covering his involvement with an Illinois manufacturing group’s centennial event, meetings with veteran support organizations, and celebrating a new VA clinic opening at Scott Air Force Base

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois: High Mount School District 116 owed $2.3 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 29, 2025

High Mount School District 116's outstanding school debt reached $2.3 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $729,431 per student.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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City of Belleville Cemetery Board met August 26

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Cemetery Board met 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 26

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City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Aug. 25

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met July 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, July 29

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Aug. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 27

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met July 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Wednesday, July 30

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25

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Senator Harriss introduces bills aiming for utility bill relief amid rising costs

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Many residents in downstate Illinois have reported sharp increases in their utility bills, with some seeing their costs double or triple in recent months.