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Elik: 'We have to make our state the best place to start and build a business'

By Metro East Sun Report | Jul 13, 2023

In a June 30 Facebook post, State Rep. Amy Elik (R- Fosterburg) spoke of the importance of making the state business friendly.

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Madison County residents paid 10th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during April

By Metro East Sun | Jul 13, 2023

Madison County residents paid $3 million in sales taxes, the 10th highest total paid per county in April.

City of Fairview Heights City Council met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, May 2

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 13, 2023

City of Edwardsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board met Monday, June 12

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Jersey County residents pay $34,715 in County Sales Tax in April

By Metro East Sun | Jul 12, 2023

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

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Q2 2023 Recap: 25 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 12, 2023

There were 25 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met May 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, May 2

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met June 12

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2023

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Monday, June 12

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Jersey County effective property tax rate in Q2 2023 was higher than the national average

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

Property owners in Jersey County paid 1.9% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

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Jersey County median home valuation prices fell by 20.2% in June 2023 compared to June 2022

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

In June 2023, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County fell by $31,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales remained unchanged.

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‘Prepare to win in 2024!’: Republicans to host Edwardsville training session

By Metro East Sun Report | Jul 11, 2023

The Illinois Republican County Chairman's Association and Illinois Republican Party will host a committeeperson, chairman, and candidate training on Saturday, Aug. 19.

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Q2 2023 Recap: 13 parolees from Madison County convicted of crimes against persons set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2023

There were 13 offenders convicted of crimes against persons living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of Edwardsville City Council met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Edwardsville City Council met Monday, May 1

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City of Belleville Public Library Board met June 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 11, 2023

City of Belleville Public Library Board met 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8.

City of Belleville Planning Commission met June 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 11, 2023

City of Belleville Planning Commission met Wednesday, June 7

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Q2 2023 Recap: 4 parolees from Jersey County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2023

There were four offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2023, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Effective property tax rate in Madison County outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2023

Property owners in Madison County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

City of Belleville City Council met May 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 1

City of Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission met June 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 10, 2023

City of Fairview Heights Business Alliance Commission met Tuesday, June 6

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Analysis: St. Clair County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q2 2023

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2023

Property owners in St. Clair County paid 1.7% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2023, which is more than 1.5 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.