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News from August 2025

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City of O'Fallon Library Board met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of O'Fallon Library Board met Monday, Aug. 11

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Aug. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 11

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City of Collinsville City Council met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 12

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City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Aug. 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Aug. 13

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City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 12

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City of Belleville Public Library Board met Aug. 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 16, 2025

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Tuesday, Aug. 12

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Prairie State Taxes: Belleville residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for June

By M. W. Rivera | Aug 15, 2025

Belleville residents paid just over $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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Madison County students suspended or expelled 4,969 times solely in 2023-24 school year

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 15, 2025

There were 4,969 incidents of students being suspended or expelled in Madison County schools solely during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair 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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Madison County Republicans vice chair: Redistricting effort 'reflects a troubling trend in Illinois politics'

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2025

Jennifer Korte, Vice Chairman of Madison County Republicans, expressed criticism towards Illinois Democrats, stating that "playing political games clearly matters more than actually listening to constituents."

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Aug. 9?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair 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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Mike Bost highlights VA achievements and community support efforts

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost shared updates on veterans' benefits processing records and local community service efforts through several posts between August 13-15, 2025.

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

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 15, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jersey 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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East St. Louis School District 189 taxpayers faced $8.4 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 15, 2025

East St. Louis School District 189's outstanding school debt reached $8.4 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $185,185 per student.

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Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students suspended 133 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Aug 15, 2025

There were 133 incidents of students being suspended just in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Schmidt backs legislation aiming to address rising energy costs in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2025

Energy policies in Illinois have been a topic of debate, with some officials raising concerns about their impact on residents and businesses.

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Mike Bost highlights VA milestones and community visits in latest posts

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates between August 13–15, highlighting record-breaking VA claim processing numbers and his visit to an Effingham homeowner benefiting from local services programs.

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Madison County: Government transfers accounted for 21.6% of income in 2022, up from 7.7% in 1970

By Metro East Sun | Aug 15, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.6% of income in Madison County, a 13.9% surge from 7.7% in 1970, according to information from the Economic Innovation Group.

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Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 taxpayers faced $8.8 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 14, 2025

Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 had the ninth highest 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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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Aug. 9

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 14, 2025

The only price of premium 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.