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5 fewer lawyers practicing in cities in St. Clair County in February

By Metro East Sun | Mar 19, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in St. Clair County in February decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of Q4 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

There were 12 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of the fourth quarter of 2024.

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The Registry shows 2 new sex offenders living in St. Clair County as of March 2

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

There are two new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in the week ending March 2 compared to the week before, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending Mar. 8

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

Enrollment at Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County: 3 inmates scheduled for release in Q2

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release three inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Jersey County during the second quarter of 2025.

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Elik previews new homeschool legislation in upcoming committee hearing

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik, who serves as the Chairperson of the Education Policy Committee, has provided a preview of House Bill 2827, known as the Homeschool Act.

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National Agriculture Day highlights contributions of Illinois farmers

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

Every year, National Agriculture Day serves as a reminder of agriculture's essential role in daily life.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses storms impact and policy changes on Twitter

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

In a series of tweets posted on March 17-18, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost discussed recent storms affecting Southern Illinois with no reported fatalities and highlighted National Ag Day's importance to local economies while commenting on policy changes at...

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Mike Bost addresses storm impact and policy changes in latest tweets

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

In recent tweets dated March 17-18, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost addressed key issues impacting his constituents: storm recovery efforts in Southern Illinois; policy changes regarding transgender treatments at the Department of Veterans Affairs; and the...

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Belleville East High School standout Ean DiPasquale’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Monday, March 17

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The game took place at Historic Simmons Field.

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O'Fallon Township High School standout KeiJhuan James’ college team won in NCAA Division III baseball game on Monday, March 17

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The Dubuque Spartans won 6-2 in their NCAA Division III baseball game against the UW - Platteville Pioneers on Monday, March 17.

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Belleville East High School standout Ean DiPasquale’s college team won in NCAA Division II baseball game on Monday, March 17

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

The Minnesota State Mankato Mavericks won 19-7 in their NCAA Division II baseball game against the Wisconsin–Parkside Rangers on Monday, March 17.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 21?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 18, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, March 21.

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Jersey County residents received $13,060 per capita in government transfers in 2022, ranking 41st in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, residents of Jersey County received an average of $13,060 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 41st highest in Illinois.

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Jersey County collects $38,295 in County Sales Tax in December 2024

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

In December 2024, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Mar. 8

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 8, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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622 students enrolled at Central School District 104 in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

Enrollment at Central School District 104 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Registered sex offenders: 1 new living in Madison County as of March 2

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

There is one new registered sex offender living in Madison County in the week ending March 2, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Representative Bost supports VA's decision to phase out transgender treatments

By Metro East Sun | Mar 17, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost, who serves as the chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, has expressed support for a recent decision by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).