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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 16?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 20, 2025

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 16?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 20, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Harriss and Elik organize free job fair in Alton on September 5

By Metro East Sun | Aug 20, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik will hold a free job fair in Alton, aiming to connect local residents with employment opportunities from both public and private sector employers. “Whether you’re just starting out or...

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Illinois American Water begins annual treatment change for Metro East system

By Metro East Sun | Aug 20, 2025

Illinois American Water has started its annual water treatment process in the Metro East area.

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Q2 Recap: 22 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of drug crimes released on parole

By L. E. Garcia | Aug 20, 2025

There were 22 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in St. Clair County who were released on parole during the second quarter of 2025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Aug. 16

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 20, 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. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Debt in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 hit $5.6 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 20, 2025

Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 had the 13th 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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Elik and Harriss announce free job fair in Alton on September 5

By Metro East Sun | Aug 20, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) will host a free job fair in Alton on Friday, September 5.

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Schmidt visits O’Fallon Public Library to discuss grant funding

By Metro East Sun | Aug 19, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt visited the O’Fallon Public Library, where he met with library director Ryan Johnson to discuss the Illinois Secretary of State’s Public Library Per Capita and Equalization Aid Grants program.

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

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 19, 2025

The only price of midgrade 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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Rep. Mike Bost announces federal funding and discusses impact of new legislation

By Metro East Sun | Aug 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost detailed $300,000 in federal funding for overdose response efforts and promoted legislative changes benefiting families and car buyers through recent social media posts dated August 18-19, 2025.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15’s outstanding debt hit $6 million

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 19, 2025

Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15's outstanding school debt reached $6 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,064,580 per student.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights new funding and legislative outreach across Southern Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Aug 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost announced $300,000 in federal funds for overdose response efforts in Lawrence County via social media posts dated August 18-19, 2025.

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Fiscal Year 2024 Debt Report: Dupo Community Unit School District 196’s outstanding debt hit $7.2 million

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 18, 2025

Dupo Community Unit School District 196 had the 12th 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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Safe Route to School Program opens grant applications for safety projects

By Metro East Sun | Aug 18, 2025

Grant applications are now being accepted for the Safe Route to School Program, which is managed by the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) with federal funding.

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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 18, 2025

The only price of E85 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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Bost announces federal grant for Lawrence County opioid response efforts

By Metro East Sun | Aug 18, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that Lawrence County will receive a $300,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

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Elik and Harriss back new law updating America’s Central Port District operations

By Metro East Sun | Aug 18, 2025

Legislation aimed at updating the operations of America’s Central Port District has been signed into law in Illinois.

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Senator Harriss sponsors law updating America’s Central Port District operations

By Metro East Sun | Aug 18, 2025

Legislation aimed at updating the operations of America’s Central Port District has been signed into law.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 9

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 18, 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. 9, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.