Collinsville Community Unit School District 10 will hold a CPR and resuscitation class for students in grades four through twelve and their parents on March 26 at Renfro Elementary School. The event aims to provide essential life-saving skills while offering…

Superintendent Dr. Brad Skertich shared updates on upcoming events and construction projects in Collinsville Community Unit School District 10. Key highlights include performance dates for student musicals and timelines for new facilities benefiting local students.

Enrollment numbers in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 declined from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

For the week ending Mar. 7, the lowest reported price of premium gas in Jersey County stood at $4.09 per gallon.

Illinois House Republicans say they are monitoring possible increases to the Governor’s proposed record-high budget. Lawmakers highlight concerns about rising costs and past trends of growing final budgets under Governor Pritzker.

Drivers in St. Clair County reported a weekly low of $3.19 per gallon for E85 gas in the week ending Mar. 7.

Three Collinsville High School students took part in a statewide advisory council hosted by education officials on March 13. They discussed key issues such as artificial intelligence in schools and chronic absenteeism alongside peers from across Illinois.

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt toured the renovated East St. Louis Public Library on March 13. The visit highlighted recent updates funded by per capita grants and ongoing support for local public resources.

These ex-Metro East area high school standouts will participate in competitions on Saturday, March 14.

In Madison County, the week’s lowest regular gas price was $2.82 per gallon as of the week ending Mar. 7.

Enrollment numbers in O’Fallon Township High School District 203 declined from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

The Illinois Career Pathways program recently led special education students on a field trip focused on job skills at Fairmount Park. Educators say such experiences help prepare youth for life after high school through real-world exposure.

Senator Erica Harriss has introduced Senate Bill 2094 to ensure lawmakers receive fiscal notes before voting on legislation. The bill aims to improve transparency and accountability in Illinois’ legislative process. Harriss says this change will help taxpayers understand how new…

The cheapest per-gallon price for E85 gas in Madison County during the week ending Mar. 7 was $2.59 per gallon.

For the week ending Mar. 7, the lowest reported price of midgrade gas in St. Clair County stood at $3.24 per gallon.

Collinsville Area Vocational Center will open a major expansion for the next school year. The project will increase student capacity and add new programs across twelve area high schools.

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

Enrollment numbers in Highland Community Unit School District 5 declined from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 11

Senator Erica Harriss has introduced legislation proposing an Illinois Pediatric Cancer Fund aimed at supporting childhood cancer research. The bill outlines funding sources, transparency measures, and plans for grant distribution. It now awaits review by a Senate committee.