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News from August 2025

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Aug. 25

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Aug. 25

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Senator Harriss introduces bills aiming for utility bill relief amid rising costs

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Many residents in downstate Illinois have reported sharp increases in their utility bills, with some seeing their costs double or triple in recent months.

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City of Collinsville City Council met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 26

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City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, Aug. 28

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City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28

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Schmidt opposes new lawsuit law; highlights family relief bills and local initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has voiced concerns over Senate Bill 328, recently signed into law by Governor JB Pritzker.

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Aug. 26

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 26

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City of Belleville Crime-Free Housing Committee met Aug. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2025

City of Belleville Crime-Free Housing Committee met Thursday, Aug. 28

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Rep. Schmidt seeks nominations for ‘Business of the Month’ in Illinois’ 114th District

By Metro East Sun | Aug 29, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Cahokia) is inviting members of the community to nominate their favorite business in the 114th District for recognition as "Business of the Month."

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Who are the former high school athletes from Metro East area competing during the week of Monday, Sept. 1?

By B. W. Aviles | Aug 29, 2025

The upcoming week starting Monday, Sept. 1 will feature these former Metro East area high school athletes.

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How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during September?

By T. K. Wolfe | Aug 28, 2025

There are 21 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County set to be released from prison in September.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Aug. 23?

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 28, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Harriss, Elik respond to Bethalto water quality issues after resident complaints

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Senator Erica Harriss and Representative Amy Elik have issued a joint statement addressing concerns over water quality in Bethalto.

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Q2 Recap: 19 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons released on parole

By L. E. Garcia | Aug 28, 2025

There were 19 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison 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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Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Aug 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many inmates sentenced in St. Clair County will be released during week ending Sept. 6?

By G. T. Bliss | Aug 28, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 6.

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Illinois: Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 owed $2.4 million in outstanding school debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Aug 28, 2025

Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 had the eighth lowest 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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Schmidt donates food to Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt continued his monthly food donation program by delivering supplies to the Gordon Bush Alternative Center in East St. Louis.

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Applications open for Ameren bill payment assistance for income-qualified Illinois residents

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Income-qualified residents in Illinois who are behind on their energy bills can now apply for payment assistance from Ameren through their local LIHEAP agency.

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Senator Harriss and Rep. Elik address Bethalto water safety concerns

By Metro East Sun | Aug 28, 2025

Senator Harriss and Representative Amy Elik have issued a joint statement regarding concerns about water quality in Bethalto.