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The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers in good standing were practicing law in cities within Jersey County as of January?

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of January.

Number of Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students graduating falls in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 fell to 65.9% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Tuesday, Feb. 25.

How many companies in cities in Madison County received FDA inspections in Q4 2024?

There was one company in a city associated with Madison County that received two FDA inspections in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

2023-24 school year sees 5,912 students enrolled at Collinsville Community Unit School District 10

Enrollment at Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Feb. 15

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 15?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Fewer students from Alton Community Unit School District 11 graduated in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Alton Community Unit School District 11 fell to 72.7% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Rep. Meier introduces bill offering ultrasounds before abortions

State Representative Charlie Meier, a Republican from Okawville, Illinois, has introduced the 'Ultrasound Opportunity Act' in Springfield.

Illinois governor proposes largest budget; cellphone bans and REAL ID updates discussed

This week in Springfield, significant developments took place as Governor Pritzker delivered his Budget Address and State of the State.

Pritzker proposes record-breaking Illinois budget amid criticism from GOP leaders

Governor Pritzker has proposed a new budget for fiscal year 2026, setting total expenditures at $55.235 billion.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 24.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, Feb. 24.

St. Clair County had 295 lawyers in good standing in January

There were 295 lawyers in good standing in cities within St. Clair County as of January.

Graduation rates from East St. Louis School District 189 rise in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in East St. Louis School District 189 grew to 73.5% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 15

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Rep. Mike Bost: 'China and other bad actors have gotten away with cheating our trade laws'

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois' 12th Congressional District announced the introduction of the Fighting Trade Cheats Act, aimed at providing U.S. manufacturers with tools to hold foreign trade violators accountable.

2023-24 school year sees 7,187 students enrolled at Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7