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City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, April 21

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met May 19

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, May 19

Mike Bost discusses budget passage and tragic incident involving Israeli diplomats

U.S. Congressman Mike Bost shares updates on legislative progress with President Trump's budget plan and reports on a violent attack against Israeli diplomats outside an event at Washington's Capital Jewish Museum.

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met May 21

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Wednesday, May 21

City of Belleville City Council met May 19

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 19

House passes No Wrong Doors for Veterans Act among other key bills

This morning, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs announced the passage of H.R. 1969, known as the No Wrong Doors for Veterans Act.

Mike Bost supports comprehensive budget package aimed at tax relief and border security

U.S. Representative Mike Bost from Illinois' 12th district has voted in favor of a House reconciliation bill that is part of a larger budget package.

Rep. Mike Bost announces House budget passage and mourns loss of Israeli diplomats

On May 22, 2025, Rep. Mike Bost provided updates regarding legislative achievements and a tragic event involving Israeli diplomats via social media posts.

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

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.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending May 17?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

Rep. Amy Elik announces $6 million for local transport projects in 111th District

State Representative Amy Elik has announced the allocation of over $6 million for transportation projects in the 111th District.

Rep. Schmidt donates May pay raise to Freeburg food pantry

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of Millstadt has donated his May pay raise to the Hope Christian Church’s Food Pantry in Freeburg, Illinois.

Senator Erica Harriss announces $12.1 million for local transportation projects

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the allocation of over $12.1 million in funding through the Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) to support infrastructure projects in the 56th Senate District. “Investing in local...

Rep. Mike Bost announces funding for environmental cleanup and discusses key national issues

Rep. Mike Bost discussed important regional funding initiatives and national safety concerns through his social media posts dated May 20-21, 2025.

House subcommittee reviews VA adaptive programs for disabled veteran community