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Collinsville responsible for 49th-highest sales tax revenue per municipality in Illinois during 2024

Collinsville residents paid approximately $18 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in 2024.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in 2024

Jersey County residents paid approximately $4.6 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Illinois House passes controversial assisted suicide bill

The Illinois House of Representatives has passed Senate Bill 1950 with a vote count of 63-42.

Illinois Republicans criticize Democratic measures as hypocritical

House Republican legislators have criticized Democratic measures introduced in the House of Representatives, labeling them as hypocritical.

St. Clair County responsible for 7th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during 2024

St. Clair County residents paid just under $51.5 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in 2024.

Belleville residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Belleville residents paid approximately $16.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Wisper ISP founder visits Illinois Capitol

Yesterday, Nathan Stooke, the CEO and Founder of Wisper ISP, was introduced to members of the General Assembly by a representative from the 114th District.

Federal disaster loans offered after storms in Southern Illinois

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to assist those affected by severe storms and flooding in Illinois.

Rep. Amy Elik voices concerns over new Second Amendment legislation

House Democrats have advanced two legislative measures, SB8 and HB850, which have raised concerns about potential infringements on the Second Amendment.

Alton residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 28, 2025

Alton residents paid just under $11 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 28, 2025

Madison County residents paid just under $37.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Madison County taxpayers give just over $13.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Jersey County: Social Security made up 9.4% of total income in 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 27, 2025

In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 9.4% of income in Jersey County, providing an average of $4,934 per capita to residents.

St. Clair County residents pay just under $2.7 million in County Sales Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 26, 2025

In 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Observing Memorial Day: remembering those who served

By Metro East Sun | May 26, 2025

Each year, the United States observes Memorial Day on the last Monday of May to honor military personnel who have died in service.

Just over $9.9 million in Countywide Sales Tax collected in 2024 for St. Clair County

By Metro East Sun | May 26, 2025

In 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 24, 2025

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

Madison County residents pay approximately $9.2 million in County Flood Protection Tax in 2024

By Metro East Sun | May 24, 2025

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous year.