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Analysis: Granite City Community Unit School District 9 administrators rank 139th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 1, 2025

Administrators in Granite City Community Unit School District 9 earn an average of $134,704 per year, ranking 139th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending May 24

By Metro East Sun | Jun 1, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in Belleville School District 118 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 1, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 22.8% of the students in Belleville School District 118 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Senator Harriss criticizes FY26 budget and new Chicago Transit delivery fee

By Metro East Sun | Jun 1, 2025

Senator Harriss has issued a joint statement regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget and a new $1.50 delivery fee aimed at funding Chicago Transit.

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Madison County home sales during week ending May 24

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending May 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Prairie State taxes: Fairview Heights residents rank 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid approximately $15.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

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2024: Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 administrators rank 121st highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

Administrators in Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 earn an average of $137,143 per year, ranking 121st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.1% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Alton Community Unit School District 11: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.3% of the students in Alton Community Unit School District 11 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 24?

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2025

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28

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City of Jerseyville City Council met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, May 27

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City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, May 27

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, May 1

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, May 1

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met May 29

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, May 29

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City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Public Works Committee met Tuesday, May 27

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City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met May 27

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met Tuesday, May 27

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City of O'Fallon City Council met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 31, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, May 5