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Madison Community Unit School District 12: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.2% of the students in Belleville School District 118 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

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4 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

There were four fewer active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in April compared to the previous month.

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Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 90% of Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.3% of the students in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

There was one offender convicted of a public safety violation living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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DHS Secretary criticizes Illinois' sanctuary policies during Springfield visit

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield, Illinois, on Wednesday to criticize the state's sanctuary policies that protect undocumented immigrants.

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Mike Bost discusses VE Day anniversary and election of first American pope

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

On May 8, Rep. Mike Bost highlighted significant events including Victory in Europe Day's anniversary and Cardinal Robert Prevost's historic election as Pope Leo XIV.

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Mike Bost shares updates on historical events and economic developments

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost commemorates Victory in Europe Day's anniversary while announcing historic developments involving Cardinal Robert Prevost's papacy election as well as detailing an impactful U.S.-UK trade agreement benefiting American agriculture

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St. Clair County: 24.4% of income comes from government transfers, ranking 43rd in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 24.4% of income in St. Clair County—ranking it 43rd most dependent among Illinois counties.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 11.

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Test expectations: How many East St. Louis School District 189 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.5% of East St. Louis School District 189 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Shiloh Village School District 85 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.5% of the students in Shiloh Village School District 85 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Kevin Schmidt to host property tax appeal seminar in O'Fallon

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt will hold a Property Tax Appeal Seminar on May 12th in O'Fallon.

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House Committee advances veteran-focused bills addressing rights and healthcare

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

This week, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, under the leadership of Chairman Mike Bost from Illinois, has advanced 18 bills to be considered by the full House of Representatives.

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Mike Bost highlights nurses' contributions and honors veterans

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

In recent tweets dated May 6-7, Rep. Mike Bost acknowledged National Nurses Day while expressing gratitude towards nursing professionals including those within his family; highlighted a Veterans Honor Flight event; and celebrated participants of a...

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Rep. Mike Bost acknowledges community efforts in recent tweets

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recognized National Nurses Day on May 6th with a personal note about his family connections to nursing professionals while also praising the Veterans Honor Flight program later that day.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 7, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 10.

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Did High Mount School District 116 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 6, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.6% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.