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City of Collinsville Planning Commission met Thursday, Sept. 12

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Sept. 11

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Sept. 11

City of Belleville Parks & Recreation Board of Trustees met Wednesday, Sept. 11

City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 16

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Sept. 16

House passes supplemental bill addressing VA shortfall

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

Today, the House of Representatives convened to deliberate on H.R. 9468, the Veterans Benefits Continuity and Accountability Supplemental Appropriations Act. This bill proposes $3 billion in mandatory funding for certain veteran benefits while holding the Biden-Harris Administration accountable for budgetary miscalculations that led to an unprecedented shortfall. The measure passed by voice vote.

Rep. Elik marks Constitution Day and Citizenship Day

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

Constitution Day and Citizenship Day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the United States Constitution and honors all who have become U.S. citizens. Today, we honor the foundational principles of our country and celebrate the spirit of the American dream!

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Sept. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 17, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023: Signal Hill School District 181 administrators rank 167th highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Signal Hill School District 181 earn an average of $126,958 per year, ranking 167th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Trial begins for ex-AT&T president accused of bribing former House Speaker

Opening statements commenced in the trial of former AT&T Illinois President Paul La Schiazza, accused of bribing former House Speaker Michael Madigan. Federal prosecutors stated that AT&T Illinois had sought Madigan’s support for a bill ending mandated landline service, but only secured it after La Schiazza agreed to pay thousands of dollars to a Madigan associate for a no-work contract.

Calls to reduce taxes and regulations in Illinois

The more people we drive away from Illinois, the harder it gets on those who stay. If we reduce burdensome taxes and regulations in our state, Illinois can become a destination for growth once again.

How did home valuation prices perform in Jersey County in June 2024, compared to June 2023?

In June, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $42,250 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 29.2%.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 7

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 7?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Roxana Community Unit School District 1 administrators rank 145th highest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Roxana Community Unit School District 1 earn an average of $129,755 per year, ranking 145th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Sept. 16.

3 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 7

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Edwardsville residents rank 74th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for June

Edwardsville residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 74th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in June.

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

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

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

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

Analysis: Granite City Community Unit School District 9 administrators rank 129th highest in state for average salary in 2023