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Enrollment at Triad Community Unit School District 2 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Feb. 22

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Senator Erica Harriss introduces legislation for property tax relief

State Senator Erica Harriss has introduced legislation aimed at providing property tax relief for homeowners and seniors in Illinois.

Illinois auditor reveals overspending in immigrant health benefit programs

State Representative Charlie Meier has responded to a report from the Illinois Auditor General regarding the HBIA/HBIS program, which offers health benefits to undocumented immigrants.

Rep. Charlie Meier introduces bill package supporting Second Amendment rights

State Representative Charlie Meier, a Republican from Okawville, has put forward the 'Second Amendment Heritage' bill package in Springfield, Illinois.

Illinois introduces grant program for skilled trades education

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has introduced House Bill 3807, aimed at bolstering the skilled trade workforce in Illinois.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, March 2?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Sunday, March 2.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 22

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County Republicans chairman: 'Illinois lawmakers should focus on providing true compassion through life-affirming alternatives'

Ray Wesley, Chairman of the Madison County Republicans, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed Illinois assisted suicide bill.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Feb. 22?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chairman Bost discusses veteran affairs at joint House-Senate hearing

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost delivered opening remarks at the second of three annual joint House and Senate Committee on Veterans’ Affairs hearings.

Audit reveals discrepancies in Illinois immigrant health benefits program

State Representative Amy Elik has expressed concern following the release of an audit report by the Illinois Auditor General.

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

The only price of diesel 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.

Week ending Feb. 9: No new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County

There are no new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in the week ending Feb. 9, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

4,536 students enrolled at East St. Louis School District 189 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at East St. Louis School District 189 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chairman Bost leads hearing on key veteran-focused legislative priorities

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost led a legislative hearing focusing on several key bills aimed at addressing issues affecting veterans and their families.

Veterans' affairs committee discusses priorities at joint congressional hearing

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost recently addressed the first of three annual joint House and Senate Committee hearings focused on veteran service organizations (VSOs).

Senator Harriss announces traveling office hours for March

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the return of her Traveling Office Hours for March.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28?