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Test expectations: How many New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.7% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022, Madison County ranks 37th among Illinois counties with 21.6% transfer dependency

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.6% of income in Madison County—ranking it 37th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $42,954 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 9, 2025

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending July 19: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released from jail

By G. T. Bliss | Jul 9, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Did Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bost announces $11 million grant for Crab Orchard Greenway

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the Federal Highway Administration is providing $11.1 million for the Crab Orchard Greenway Multimodal Network.

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6 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Madison County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By H. S. Weller | Jul 8, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Madison County in the second quarter of 2025 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 administrators rank 26th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

Administrators in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 earn an average of $80,000 per year, ranking 26th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending July 19: 1 inmate sentenced in Jersey County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Jul 8, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Jersey County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Test expectations: How many Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed to meet ELA IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 38.7% of Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County residents pay $197,140 in County School Facility Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 8, 2025

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

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending June 28

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 8, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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At a glance 2025 announced for June release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

At a glance 2025, released on July 9, 2025, is titled "At-A-Glance-2025-June"

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Senator Harriss partners with state treasurer for ICASH event in Maryville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event.

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Illinois residents encouraged to donate garden surplus

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

Families in Illinois often find themselves with an abundance of fruits and vegetables from their home gardens.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Jersey County in week ending June 28

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 8, 2025

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.