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Belle Valley School District 119 Report: Suspensions and four expulsions in Belle Valley School District 119 totaled 137 just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 24, 2025

There were 137 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Belle Valley School District 119 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 19?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 23, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at nine gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 19

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 23, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending July 19?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 23, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 19, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses rural roads and community figures in recent posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between July 21-23 on public events, rural infrastructure concerns for farmers, and a tribute to mentor Ray Doerr.

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Mike Bost announces USPS bill reintroduction and VA infrastructure funding

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

On July 23, Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter to announce new legislation targeting postal shutdown transparency and significant federal funding for veterans’ medical facility upgrades.

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Illinois State Rep. Kevin Schmidt addresses constituents in East St. Louis townhall

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

I visited East St. Louis this week to meet with my constituents who shared their thoughts about Illinois.

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House committee advances veteran-focused legislation package

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, chaired by Mike Bost (R-Ill.), advanced 25 bills for consideration by the full House of Representatives.

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Mike Bost addresses rural issues and honors local leader in recent tweets

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Congressman Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter between July 21-23, 2025 to engage constituents with a town hall invitation, discuss rural infrastructure challenges for Southern Illinois farmers, and honor local mentor Ray Doerr following his passing.

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Bost announces $800M upgrade for Marion & St. Louis VA facilities

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the Department of Veterans Affairs will allocate an additional $800 million this year for infrastructure upgrades.

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Rep. Mike Bost announces USPS legislation and VA facility upgrades

By Metro East Sun | Jul 23, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used Twitter on July 23 to announce new legislation aimed at rural post office closures and highlight $800 million in upgrades for regional VA medical centers.

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Alton Community Unit School District 11 students suspended or expelled 2,022 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 22, 2025

There were 2,022 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Alton Community Unit School District 11 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Jersey County in June compared to previous month

By H. S. Weller | Jul 22, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jersey County in June compared to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 22, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Elik criticizes Pritzker's comments on potential district changes

By Metro East Sun | Jul 22, 2025

Today, Governor JB Pritzker mentioned to reporters the possibility of further adjusting Illinois' congressional districts to favor Democrats.

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Oslad grant applications open until September 30

By Metro East Sun | Jul 22, 2025

The application period for Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) grants is now open.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 12?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 22, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. M. Minor | Jul 21, 2025

There were 2,534 incidents of students being suspended or expelled just in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Mike Bost addresses farmland security and local events in recent social media posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost posted on social media about concerns regarding foreign purchases of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming community events for constituents and veterans.

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Mike Bost addresses foreign land ownership and hosts events for constituents

By Metro East Sun | Jul 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost highlighted concerns about foreign ownership of U.S. farmland and promoted upcoming events for his constituents—including a telephone town hall and a veteran resource fair—through several tweets posted between July 19 and July 21, 2025