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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Aug. 31?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Aug. 31

By Metro East Sun | Sep 6, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Aug. 31, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County collects $1.2 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 5, 2024

In June, Madison County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Charlie Meier hosts free senior fair in Highland

By Metro East Sun | Sep 5, 2024

State Representative Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) is hosting a free Senior Fair in Highland, Illinois. The event aims to provide senior citizens with information on available benefits from local and state agencies. Additionally, a local health agency will offer flu vaccinations at the fair.

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O'Fallon responsible for 50th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

O'Fallon residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in June.

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Madison County taxpayers give $783,653 in County Flood Protection Tax in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

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

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Rep. Amy Elik offers anti-fraud advice for seniors in collaboration with state attorney general

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) collaborated with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office at Meridian Village this week to conduct a seminar aimed at providing seniors with tools to combat fraud. Fraud expert Marsha Griffin from the Attorney General’s office presented on how seniors are being targeted and methods to prepare against such threats.

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Kevin Schmidt earns top rating from Technology & Manufacturing Association

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has earned a perfect 100% voting record from the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA). To achieve this score, Schmidt demonstrated alignment with TMA’s positions on behalf of small and midsize manufacturers on key legislation throughout the 2023 Legislative Session.

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Rep. Schmidt to host shred and electronic recycling event in Cahokia Heights

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

State Representative Kevin Schmidt will host a Shred Event on Saturday, September 7, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Cahokia Fitness and Sports Complex in Cahokia Heights, IL. This drive-up event offers free shredding of confidential documents. Legislative staff will be available to answer questions about state programs or discuss issues.

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Rep. Amy Elik receives perfect score from Technology & Manufacturing Association

By Metro East Sun | Sep 4, 2024

In their newly released 2023 Legislative Scorecard, the Technology & Manufacturing Association (TMA) reports that Rep. Amy Elik has voted 100% in line with small and midsize manufacturers on seven key pieces of legislation impacting manufacturing.

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Prairie State sales taxes: St. Clair County residents paid 7th-largest sum in June

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

St. Clair County residents paid $4.4 million in sales taxes, the seventh highest total paid per county in June.

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Jersey County: White students were most represented ethnicity in 2022-23 school year

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The most prevalent ethnicity in Jersey County student body in the 2022-23 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Aug. 24?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Aug. 24

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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10 fewer lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities within Madison County in Q2 compared to the previous quarter

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities within Madison County in the second quarter of 2024 decreased in comparison to the previous quarter.

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$971,633 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in June for Madison County

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2024

In June, Madison County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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City of Edwardsville City Council met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 3, 2024

City of Edwardsville City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 3.

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City of Fairview Heights City Council met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 3, 2024

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 6

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City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 3, 2024

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met Tuesday, Aug. 6