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Enrollment at Venice Community Unit School District 3 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County

There are no new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in the week ending March 16, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

Rep. Mike Bost discusses Medicaid and international relations in recent tweets

Rep. Mike Bost, representing Illinois’ 12th district, has shared his viewpoints and engagements through tweets.

Illinois lawmakers debate education, sports policies, and gaming legislation

Illinois lawmakers are navigating contentious debates over education, sports policies, and gaming legislation.

Mike Bost cosponsors No Medicaid For Illegal Immigrants Act and leads delegation to Japan

Rep. Mike Bost addresses legislative actions regarding Medicaid for illegal immigrants and leads a Congressional Delegation to Japan.

Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 30, 2025

Enrollment at Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

1 H-1B petition filed by employers classified under Information industry across Metro East Sun publication area in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 30, 2025

In 2024, one H-1B petition was filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located within the Metro East Sun publication area, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Week ending March 16: No new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County

By Metro East Sun | Mar 30, 2025

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there are no new registered sex offenders living in Jersey County as of the week ending March 16.

2023-24 school year sees 280 students enrolled at Signal Hill School District 181

Enrollment at Signal Hill School District 181 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Collinsville residents paid 49th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during December 2024

Collinsville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in December 2024.

St. Clair County: Medicaid made up 4.7% of total income in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.7% of income in St. Clair County, providing an average of $2,546 per capita to residents.

How many students are enrolled at High Mount School District 116 in 2023-24 school year?

Enrollment at High Mount School District 116 were unchanged from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bill proposed to waive vehicle fees for active military in Illinois

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has introduced a new bill aimed at supporting active-duty military personnel in Illinois by eliminating their vehicle registration fees.

New DAV office opens in Freeburg with Schmidt, local leaders in attendance

John Schmidt attended the grand opening of the new Disabled American Veterans (DAV) facility in Freeburg yesterday, alongside Superintendent John Lawson and Mike Gomric from the Veterans Assistance Commission of St. Clair County.

Schmidt seeks legislation to support constituents and military personnel

State Representative Kevin Schmidt's recent activities in the 114th District have involved meetings with constituents and legislative proposals.

Madison County Consolidated Election Day is coming up on April 1

Municipal officials in Madison County — including mayors, village board members, and school board members — are on the ballot on April 1, the first Tuesday in April.

Madison County Republicans Vice Chairman: Deerfield locker room incident 'sends a dangerous message that women’s safety is negotiable'

Jennifer Korte, Vice Chairman of the Madison County Republicans, said a recent incident at a Deerfield middle school violated federal authority and women’s rights.

474 students enrolled at New Athens Community Unit School District 60 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at New Athens Community Unit School District 60 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Eighth grader serves as Representative Charlie Meier's page for a day