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Charlie Meier announces committee roles in 104th General Assembly

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

State Representative Charlie Meier has revealed his committee appointments for the 104th General Assembly.

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Rep. Amy Elik announces her committee appointments

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik has revealed her new committee assignments.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 3?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 31, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Feb. 3.

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Did High Mount School District 116 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 11.7% of the students in High Mount School District 116 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair 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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Graduation rates from Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 fall in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

The graduation rate in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 fell to 60.4% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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SIUE Cougars release roster of 34 players to open the season

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

Talented group to compete for SIUE Cougars this year.

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Which Madison County district enrolled most students in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

For the 2023-24 school year, Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 experienced the largest enrollment among Madison County school districts.

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

By Metro East Sun | Jan 30, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, Feb. 2.

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How many students from East St. Louis School District 189 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The graduation rate in East St. Louis School District 189 fell to 68.7% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 25, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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McKendree Bearcats Men's Baseball release roster of 51 players to open the season

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

Talented group to compete for McKendree Bearcats Men's Baseball this year.

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Prairie State taxes: Granite City residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid for October 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

Granite City residents paid $954,318 in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in October 2024.

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Jay Hoffman introduces HB1825 in House on Jan. 28—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

House Bill HB1825, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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HB1828 presented by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 28 in the House

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1828 on Jan. 28, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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HB1809 presented by Katie Stuart on Jan. 28 in the House

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

House Bill HB1809, backed by Katie Stuart, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Jay Hoffman brings HB1824 to the Illinois House on Jan. 28—what to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

House Bill HB1824, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 28, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 25?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair 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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Christopher Belt introduces SB1294 in Senate on Jan. 28—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

The Illinois Senate introduced Senate Bill SB1294 on Jan. 28, with Christopher Belt as the lead sponsor.

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Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jan 29, 2025

In the 2022-23 school year, 12.4% of the students in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.