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Jersey County: Income Maintenance dependency reached 2.3% in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.3% of income in Jersey County, providing an average of $1,222 per capita to residents.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, March 25?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Tuesday, March 25.

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Sydney Harris, former Edwardsville High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Friday, March 21 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Metro East Sun | Mar 22, 2025

The Iowa State Cyclones lost 80-74.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 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. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Enrollment at Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County enrollment in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Enrollment numbers in Madison County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Mike Bost addresses local concerns over lake drainage and solar farms

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost discusses recent developments affecting his constituents in Southern Illinois through social media posts dated March 20-21, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses draining Little Grassy Lake and solar farm concerns

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost discusses key regional issues including the draining of Little Grassy Lake and solar farm developments in Southern Illinois as highlighted in his recent social media updates from March 20-21, 2025

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Monday, March 24?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Monday, March 24.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 24?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, March 24.

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Jordan Pickett, former Belleville East High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

The game took place in INTRUST Bank Arena.

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Ray'Sean Taylor, former Collinsville High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Thursday, March 20 in Division I NCAA Basketball Championship Tournament

By Metro East Sun | Mar 21, 2025

Their team entered the tournament as a 16 seed.

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St. Clair County schools welcomed 39,912 students in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

Enrollment numbers in St. Clair County schools fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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568 students enrolled at Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

Enrollment at Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Mar. 15?

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Mar. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Jersey County in February remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

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Illinois representative opposes internet gambling legalization due to community impact

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

A proposal introduced by a Chicago Democrat aims to legalize internet gambling in Illinois, potentially allowing residents to play slots and poker from their phones or computers.

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Mike Bost announces new art competition and discusses local concerns

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently announced opportunities for artists through a Congressional Art Competition and addressed key local issues such as agricultural policies and community damage from tornadoes.

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Rep. Mike Bost announces opening of the Congressional Art Competition

By Metro East Sun | Mar 20, 2025

Representative Mike Bost announced openings for the Congressional Art Competition while highlighting extended stays for NASA astronauts at the ISS due to technical issues and past administrative decisions.