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Thursday, October 23, 2025

News from October 2025

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City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Oct. 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Oct. 9

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City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 16

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Sept. 11

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, Sept. 11

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Edwardsville residents paid 30th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 11, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.6 million in sales taxes, the 30th highest total paid per municipality in August.

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St. Clair County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 11, 2025

St. Clair County residents paid just over $3.6 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in August.

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Mike Bost addresses government shutdown impact and Naval Academy anniversary

By T. K. Wolfe | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates on October 9 and 10, 2025 about his efforts during the government shutdown—including continued constituent services—and celebrated the United States Naval Academy's anniversary.

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$158,375 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in August for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 10, 2025

In August, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Amy Elik visits Braidwood Nuclear Plant during refueling preparations

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik visited the Braidwood Nuclear Plant in Will County as it prepares for a scheduled refueling of one of its two units.

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Senator Harriss seeks veterans’ stories for state capitol Veterans Day display

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 10, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is inviting Illinois residents to submit photos and stories of veterans for a display at the Illinois State Capitol.

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Metro East Sun Publication Area Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 4 H-2A approvals in 2024

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 10, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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City of Edwardsville City Council met October 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, October 7

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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Oct. 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, Oct. 7

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City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Edwardsville Environmental Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Oct. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, Oct. 6

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City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Oct. 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 10, 2025

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Oct. 8

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Rep. Amy Elik previews legislative priorities ahead of Illinois Veto Session

By C. M. Davis | Oct 10, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik has provided an update ahead of the upcoming Veto Session in Illinois, outlining several legislative issues that may be discussed.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses shutdown and U.S. Naval Academy anniversary in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 10, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on his office's status during the government shutdown and commemorated the U.S. Naval Academy's 180th anniversary in a series of posts dated October 9 and 10, 2025.