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Q2 Recap: 18 parolees from Madison County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 21, 2024

There were 18 offenders convicted of property crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 16?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 21, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses farm bill and agriculture relief with advisory board

By Metro East Sun | Nov 21, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost engaged with agricultural stakeholders through meetings discussing disaster relief and legislative updates concerning Southern Illinois farmers and upcoming Farm Bill provisions as announced via tweets on November 19 and November...

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Butler: 'The truth is, Pritzker’s leadership isn’t saving Illinois—it’s sinking it'

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Michael Butler, Chair of the St. Clair County Republicans, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's policies, stating, "Gov. JB Pritzker may call himself a 'happy warrior' standing up to Trump, but his policies are the real danger to Illinois."

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Nov. 16?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, 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 Nov. 16?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 16, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 44 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of property crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

There were 44 offenders convicted of property crimes living in St. Clair County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Hearing addresses cybersecurity challenges in protecting veteran data at VA

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Rep. Matt Rosendale, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, initiated a hearing focused on the cybersecurity measures in place to protect veterans' data at the Department of Veterans Affairs...

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Illinois firearm deer season begins amid safety guidelines

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Deer hunters in Illinois are gearing up for the start of the firearm hunting season, which begins this Friday and runs through Sunday, November 24.

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Education Support Professionals Day celebrates vital school staff

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Today marks Education Support Professionals Day, a time to recognize the essential contributions of individuals who support educational environments.

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Hearing addresses concerns over veteran amputee prosthetics care

By Metro East Sun | Nov 20, 2024

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-Iowa), Chairwoman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Health, addressed concerns about prosthetics care for veteran amputees during a subcommittee oversight hearing titled "Life After Limb...

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Madison County convicted of a crime involving alcohol set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 19, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Alton residents rank 92nd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 19, 2024

Alton residents paid $958,031 in sales taxes, ranking 92nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met November 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 19, 2024

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, November 19

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Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Nov 18, 2024

There was one offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2024

City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19

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City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Nov. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2024

City of Edwardsville Tourism Advisory Committee met Thursday, Nov. 14

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House passes major veterans' package with strong bipartisan support

By Metro East Sun | Nov 18, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed a significant veterans' package, H.R. 8371, known as The Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act.

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City of Edwardsville Campus to Community Committee will meet Nov. 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Nov 18, 2024

City of Edwardsville Campus to Community Committee will meet Tuesday, Nov. 19