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Free tire recycling event in Freeburg hosted by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a free tire recycling event set for Saturday, July 19th.

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

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Alton ranks 95th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

Alton residents paid approximately $1 million in sales taxes, ranking 95th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 14, 2025

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Granite City ranks 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 13, 2025

Granite City residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Madison County taxpayers give approximately $1.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 13, 2025

In May, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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O'Fallon ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 12, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $958,925 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 12, 2025

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Jersey County collects $45,186 in County Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 11, 2025

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

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Edwardsville residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 11, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns in recent posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and highlight concerns over foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and express concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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Illinois law enforcement targets drug ring; eight arrested

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

FBI agents have arrested eight individuals in Illinois following a two-week sting operation targeting a methamphetamine distribution network.

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Madison County residents pay approximately $1.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 10, 2025

In May, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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2024 H-1B petitions: Approvals for employers classified under Information industry across Metro East Sun publication area

By Metro East Sun | Jul 7, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Information industry located across Metro East Sun publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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$753,661 in County Flood Protection Tax collected in May for St. Clair County

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 7, 2025

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.