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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Venice Community Unit School District 3 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. M. Minor | Aug 14, 2025

There were 22 incidents of students being suspended in Venice Community Unit School District 3 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Sen. Plummer on job growth: 'The private sector is dying in Illinois'

By Metro East Sun | Aug 14, 2025

State Senator Jason Plummer of Illinois has expressed concerns over what he describes as burdensome taxes and political mismanagement, which he believes are hindering private sector growth while the state focuses on expanding government.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 9?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 14, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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O'Fallon responsible for 50th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 14, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.8 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Bost addresses postal facility audit revealing delivery delays impacting Southern Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Aug 14, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) responded to the findings of an audit conducted by the U.S. Postal Service Office of the Inspector General on the St. Louis and Hazelton, Missouri, processing and distribution facilities that serve Southern...

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FOIA request sent to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding job applications on August 14, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Aug 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department regarding the number of job applications and tracking on August 14, 2025.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 9?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 14, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at six gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Jersey County in week ending Aug. 9?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 13, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Aug. 9

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 13, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Fairview Heights ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid just over $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Madison County responsible for 8th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By C. M. Lange | Aug 13, 2025

Madison County residents paid approximately $4.4 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in June.

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Rep. Mike Bost launches Southern Illinois tour promoting “One Big, Beautiful Bill

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost began a tour through Southern Illinois to highlight “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” signed into law by President Trump on Independence Day in July.

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Outstanding debt in Freeburg Community High School District 77 reached $13.6 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 13, 2025

Freeburg Community High School District 77's outstanding school debt reached $13.6 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $2,058,250 per student.

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Students suspended 381 times just in 2023-24 school year in Dupo Community Unit School District 196

By R. M. Minor | Aug 13, 2025

There were 381 incidents of students being suspended just in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Mike Bost highlights “One Big, Beautiful Bill” during Southern Illinois tour

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost began a regional tour promoting the “One Big, Beautiful Bill,” newly signed by President Trump and aimed at supporting local communities in Southern Illinois.

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Schmidt visits libraries, local leaders during busy week in 114th District

By Metro East Sun | Aug 13, 2025

This week, Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) visited several locations in the 114th District.

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How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending Aug. 23?

By G. T. Bliss | Aug 12, 2025

There were three inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Aug. 23.

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Edwardsville responsible for 39th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 12, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.2 million in sales taxes, the 39th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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St. Clair County responsible for 12th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By C. M. Lange | Aug 12, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid approximately $3.1 million in sales taxes, the 12th highest total paid per county in June.

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Outstanding debt in Roxana Community Unit School District 1 reached $14.3 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 12, 2025

Roxana Community Unit School District 1 had the sixth lowest outstanding school debt among Madison County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.