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City of Belleville Finance Committee met November 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 15, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met 6 p.m. Wednesday, November 12

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Bost secures $1.4 million for public safety and infrastructure projects in southern Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) announced that $1.4 million in federal funding for three local projects has been included in the Continuing Resolution passed by Congress to reopen the government.

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Mike Bost commemorates Marine Corps anniversary and votes to end government shutdown

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost marked major military anniversaries and legislative updates on X between November 10–13, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Bost reflects on military milestones and government funding for veterans

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost marked key moments for veterans this November by honoring Marines on their anniversary (Nov.10), recognizing service members on Veterans Day (Nov.11), and announcing support for legislation ending a lengthy government shutdown...

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FOIA request sent to Edwardsville Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Edwardsville Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to O'Fallon Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to O'Fallon Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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FOIA request sent to Belleville Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025

By Metro East Sun | Nov 13, 2025

FOIA Request to Belleville Police Department regarding active employee roster on November 13, 2025.

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Bost votes to end record government shutdown; funding restored for key federal agencies

By Metro East Sun | Nov 12, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost (IL-12) voted to end the government shutdown, which lasted 43 days and was the longest in U.S. history.

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How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in October?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 8, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in October compared to the previous month.

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1 less attorney practicing law in cities in Madison County in October

By Metro East Sun | Nov 7, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in October decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Jersey County in October compared to previous month

By Metro East Sun | Nov 6, 2025

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Jersey County in October compared to the previous month.

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Illinois Republicans urge Democrats to end government shutdown affecting state programs

By Metro East Sun | Nov 3, 2025

Illinois Republican Representatives Mike Bost, Mary Miller, and Darin LaHood have called on Congressional Democrats to end the ongoing government shutdown, which has reached its 30th day.

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Metro East Sun Publication Area Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation Employers: 4 H-2A approvals in 2024

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 10, 2025

All four H-2A petitions filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Metro East Sun publication area employers classified under the Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry were approved during 2024?

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 9, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting industry employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Metro East Sun publication area sees 48 H-2A petitions approved for employers classified under Manufacturing industry during 2024

By V. S. Aguilar | Oct 8, 2025

All 48 H-2A petitions filed by employers classified under the Manufacturing industry located in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Gov. candidate Dabrowski on Pritzker's energy policies: 'We can do better and I will end his green energy mandates'

By H. S. Weller | Sep 25, 2025

Ted Dabrowski, a candidate for governor of Illinois, has criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker's green energy policies, asserting that they are responsible for increasing electricity costs.

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How many H-2A petitions made by Metro East Sun publication area employers were approved during 2024?

By R. K. Wright | Sep 25, 2025

In 2024, all of the H-2A petitions filed by employers in the Metro East Sun publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-2A Employer Data Hub.

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Kara Littlejohn joins HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Fairview Heights

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Kara Littlejohn, APRN, has joined HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Fairview Heights.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 23?

By V. S. Aguilar | Sep 1, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.