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Jay Hoffman brings HB1826 to the Illinois House on Jan. 28—what to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1826 on Jan. 28, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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St. Clair County Districts: Belleville Township High School District 201 welcomed most students in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

Belleville Township High School District 201 stood out in St. Clair County with 4,676 students enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending Jan. 25

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

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

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Sheriff Department Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Jersey County Sheriff Department Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Saint Clair County Sheriff Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Saint Clair County Sheriff's office on January 29, 2025.

FOIA Request Sent to Madison County Sheriff's Office Regarding Immigration Detainer Records on January 29, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

FOIA Request to Madison County Sheriff's Office Regarding Immigration Detainer Records Issued by the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency on January 29, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses federal funding concerns and new committee role

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost clarifies misconceptions about federal funding while highlighting his appointment to an influential agricultural subcommittee.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 1?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Feb. 1.

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Jay Hoffman brings HB1782 to the Illinois House on Jan. 27—what to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1782 on Jan. 27, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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House to review HB1760 introduced by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 27

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1760 on Jan. 27, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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Jay Hoffman brings HB1779 to the Illinois House on Jan. 27—what to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

House Bill HB1779, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 27, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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HB1778 presented by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 27 in the House

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1778 on Jan. 27, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Jan. 18

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 18, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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House to review HB1761 introduced by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 27

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

House Bill HB1761, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 27, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Jay Hoffman introduces HB1791 in House on Jan. 27—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1791 on Jan. 27, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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Jay Hoffman introduces HB1781 in House on Jan. 27—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

House Bill HB1781, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 27, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Number of Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students graduating falls in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The graduation rate in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 fell to 71.5% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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Key details on HB1759 presented by Jay Hoffman in the House on Jan. 27

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1759 on Jan. 27, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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St. Clair County has 1 new registered sex offender in week ending Jan. 19

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

St. Clair County has one new sex offender registered as living there in the week ending Jan. 19, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Alton Community Unit School District 11: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 28, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 13.2% of the students in Alton Community Unit School District 11 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.