Rep. Mike Bost posted on X about new Trump administration policies restricting federal funds for solar farms using prime farmland and discussed key agricultural issues with local Farm Bureau leaders during August 2025 meetings
There were 68 offenders convicted of crimes against persons 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.
Whiteside School District 115's outstanding school debt reached $4.5 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $388,601 per student.
The only price of midgrade 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.