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News from January 2025

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Enrollment in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 increased over the previous year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

Student enrollment in Jersey County’s only school district grew by 0.2% in the 2023-24 school year.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

Madison County Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, Jan. 28

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Madison County Park Enhancement Program met Jan. 24

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

Madison County Park Enhancement Program met Friday, Jan. 24

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Madison County Mental Health Board met Jan. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

Madison County Mental Health Board met Thursday, Jan. 23

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City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met Jan. 23

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Police Pension Board met Thursday, Jan. 23

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City of O'Fallon Finance & Administration Committee met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Finance & Administration Committee met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of Collinsville Cool Cities Committee met Jan. 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of Collinsville Cool Cities Committee met Monday, Jan. 27

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City of Collinsville City Council met Jan. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of Collinsville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 28

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Jan. 28

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 31, 2025

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, Jan. 28

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Fewer students from Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 graduated in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

The graduation rate in Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 fell to 41.7% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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11.4% of Venice Community Unit School District 3 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 11.4% of the students in Venice Community Unit School District 3 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Katie Stuart introduces HB2332 in House on Jan. 30—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB2332 on Jan. 30, with Katie Stuart as the lead sponsor.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Illinois lawmaker supports GOP lawsuit against gerrymandering; Madigan trial concludes

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

It has been a busy week for the representative, who spent time in Springfield attending sessions while undergoing radiation treatment.

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Senator Erica Harriss takes roles in six Illinois Senate committees

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss will continue her leadership role as the Minority Spokesperson for the Illinois Senate Local Government Committee in the 104th General Assembly.

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Kevin Schmidt donates January pay raise to support local charity

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has continued his commitment to local charities by donating his January pay raise to Church Emergency Services New Athens (CESNA).