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Schmidt criticizes new Illinois budget after governor's approval

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt recently visited the Eagles Nest of St. Clair County, presenting the Illinois State Flag to The Joseph Center, a housing facility for homeless male veterans.

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FAA awards $3.6 million grant to expand MidAmerica Airport

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced a $3.6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for MidAmerica Airport, located in St. Clair County.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 14

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison 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 could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending June 14?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

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

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in High Mount School District 116 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% 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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Analysis: O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 administrators rank 418th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

Administrators in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 earn an average of $108,753 per year, ranking 418th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.1% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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America celebrates its semi-quincentennial with historic documents and events

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

This year marks the beginning of the United States' 250th birthday celebrations, culminating in the commemoration of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026.

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Rep. Mike Bost seeks interns and praises economic bill

By Metro East Sun | Jun 19, 2025

In recent tweets dated June 17-19, Rep. Mike Bost discusses opportunities for internships in Southern Illinois while highlighting economic legislation supported by former President Trump and recognizing a local award recipient's achievements

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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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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.