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Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from October 2025

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Jersey County residents pay $211,884 in County School Facility Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 4, 2025

In August, Jersey County saw an increase in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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St. Clair County Education: 12 Pacific Islander students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 4, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 12 Pacific Islander students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give just under $3.1 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 3, 2025

In August, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Critics cite recent crimes in debate over Illinois sanctuary state policies

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

Illinois’ sanctuary state policies have come under criticism from some officials who argue that these measures have left families vulnerable and allowed violent offenders to remain free.

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City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Jerseyville City Council met Sept. 30

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Thursday, Sept. 30

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City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Monday, Sept. 29

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City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met October 1

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 3, 2025

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 1

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City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Oct. 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 1

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City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Sept. 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Municipal Band Board met Monday, Sept. 29

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Oct. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Oct. 2

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 3, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Who are the former Metro East high school standouts competing in the week of Monday, Oct. 6?

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 3, 2025

These former Metro East area high school standouts are scheduled to compete the week starting Monday, Oct. 6.

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Jersey County taxpayers give $66,402 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 3, 2025

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

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Enrollment Analysis: Multiracial students comprised 6.9% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In St. Clair County school districts, 2,609 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Madison County Education: 2,549 multiracial students enrolled in school districts in 2023-24 school year

By S. M. Pollard | Oct 2, 2025

In Madison County school districts, 2,549 multiracial students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.