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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, 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 Madison County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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32.2% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.2% of the students in Harmony Emge School District 175 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County collects $618,193 in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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In 2023-24 school year, 78.5% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.5% of Belle Valley School District 119 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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House subcommittee reviews VA adaptive programs for disabled veteran community

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2025

Rep. Derrick Van Orden, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed a hearing focused on the Department of Veterans’ Affairs' adaptive programs for disabled veterans.

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Madison County: Cities registered 341 lawyers with active licenses as of April

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

Cities within Madison County recorded 341 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of April.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.4% of the students in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many East St. Louis School District 189 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.6% of East St. Louis School District 189 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in Madison County in week ending May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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NTSB report links I-70 bus crash fatalities to lack of truck parking

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has published its final report on the Greyhound bus crash that occurred in July 2023 on I-70 near Highland, Illinois.

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Madison County: Social Security transfers accounted for 7.5% of income in 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 20, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 7.5% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $4,177 per capita to residents.

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Did Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 33.4% of the students in Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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4 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test expectations: How many Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 78.8% of Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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mike bost expresses gratitude on armed forces day

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared tweets over Armed Forces Day weekend expressing gratitude towards military personnel and highlighting collaborations with nurse anesthetists while announcing a live telephone town hall meeting scheduled for May 19, showcasing...

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Congress examines VA's software license management issues

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

Rep. Tom Barrett, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, addressed the subcommittee today to discuss improvements needed in the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) software license management.

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Rep. Mike Bost engages community on Armed Forces Day and healthcare initiatives

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost commemorated Armed Forces Day while emphasizing support for veterans' healthcare alongside nurse anesthesiologists on May 17-19, 2025.

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House passes bill aiding veteran homeowners facing mortgage challenges

By Metro East Sun | May 19, 2025

The House of Representatives has passed H.R. 1815, the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act, which aims to establish a partial claim program at the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).