August, 2025 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison County residents pay approximately $1.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 8, 2025

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

Schmidt visits Kuna Foodservice in Dupo to learn about local business expansion

By Metro East Sun | Aug 8, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) recently visited Kuna Foodservice in Dupo to learn more about the company's operations and its recent growth.

Gov. Pritzker signs Rep. Kevin Schmidt’s HB57 into law; local updates shared

By Metro East Sun | Aug 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) released a statement following the signing of House Bill 57 by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 2

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 7, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Students suspended 21 times in 2023-24 school year in Signal Hill School District 181

By R. M. Minor | Aug 7, 2025

There were 21 incidents of students being suspended in Signal Hill School District 181 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

Week ending Aug. 16: 1 inmate sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from prison

By G. T. Bliss | Aug 7, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in St. Clair County and is set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

St. Clair County residents pay approximately $3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 7, 2025

In June, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 2?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 7, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Triad Community Unit School District 2’s outstanding debt hit $30 million

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 7, 2025

Triad Community Unit School District 2's outstanding school debt reached $30 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $752,357 per student.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 2?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 7, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending Aug. 16: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Aug 6, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 16.

Jersey County collects $159,162 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 6, 2025

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

3 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 2

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 6, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Sen. Plummer: Families fleeing Illinois due to 'high taxes, busted budgets, corruption and unaccountable government'

By Metro East Sun | Aug 6, 2025

Jason Plummer, State Senator of Illinois, has expressed concerns about the state's declining population and revenue, attributing these issues to high taxes and policy failures.

Triad Community Unit School District 2 reports 346 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Aug 6, 2025

There were 346 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Triad Community Unit School District 2 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Madison County residents pay approximately $1.3 million in Countywide Sales Tax in June

Schmidt visits Kuna Foodservice in Dupo to learn about local business expansion

Gov. Pritzker signs Rep. Kevin Schmidt’s HB57 into law; local updates shared

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 2

Students suspended 21 times in 2023-24 school year in Signal Hill School District 181

Week ending Aug. 16: 1 inmate sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from prison

St. Clair County residents pay approximately $3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in June

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 2?

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Triad Community Unit School District 2’s outstanding debt hit $30 million

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 2?

Week ending Aug. 16: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

Jersey County collects $159,162 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in June

3 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 2

Sen. Plummer: Families fleeing Illinois due to 'high taxes, busted budgets, corruption and unaccountable government'

Triad Community Unit School District 2 reports 346 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in 2023-24 school year

Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Belle Valley School District 119’s outstanding debt hit $30.3 million

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 2?

Schmidt shares results from 2025 legislative survey of Illinois’ 114th District

FOIA request sent to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville regarding recent course syllabi on August 6, 2025

Madison County taxpayers give $341,067 in County Sales Tax in June

Elik and treasurer’s office offer ICASH event for unclaimed property assistance

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