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Enrollment Analysis: Asian students comprised less than 1% of Madison County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, less than 1% of students enrolled in Madison County schools identified as Asian.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending June 14

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending June 14?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending June 14?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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2024: Freeburg Community High School District 77 administrators rank 426th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

Administrators in Freeburg Community High School District 77 earn an average of $110,080 per year, ranking 426th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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In 2023-24 school year, 60.5% of Shiloh Village School District 85 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.5% of Shiloh Village School District 85 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 1 inmate sentenced in Jersey County during week ending June 28

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 18, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Jersey County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 10% of the students in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mike Bost discusses immigration policy and internship opportunities on social media

By Metro East Sun | Jun 18, 2025

In recent tweets dated June 16-18, Rep. Mike Bost discussed topics ranging from immigration policies under President Trump’s administration to internship opportunities within his office for Southern Illinois residents.

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How many Asian students were enrolled in St. Clair County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In St. Clair County schools, 386 Asian students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 administrators rank 422nd highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

Administrators in Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 earn an average of $110,357 per year, ranking 422nd highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison Community Unit School District 12: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 12.9% of the students in Madison Community Unit School District 12 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.8% of Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Prairie State Taxes: Alton residents rank 93rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality for April

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

Alton residents paid just under $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in April.

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St. Elizabeth’s Hospital offers free prenatal education classes

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital has announced that it will now offer all pregnancy and birth education classes free of charge to expectant parents.

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Illinois' FY26 budget signed by Governor Pritzker faces criticism from Rep. Schmidt

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has expressed his dissatisfaction following Governor Pritzker's approval of the FY26 budget for Illinois.

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Senators Harriss and Plummer to host end of session town hall

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

State Senators Jason Plummer and Erica Harriss have announced they will be hosting an End of Session Town Hall.

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Did Belleville School District 118 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 60.8% of Belleville School District 118 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 administrators rank 414th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

Administrators in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 earn an average of $110,861 per year, ranking 414th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County home prices rose in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 16, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Madison County rose by $70,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 57.9%.