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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2024

FOIA Request to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024.

Chairman Van Orden addresses Digital GI Bill project mismanagement

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wisc.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity, addressed concerns today regarding the management of the Digital GI Bill (DGIB) project. His remarks came at the beginning of a subcommittee hearing to discuss a report from the VA Office of Inspector General (OIG), which highlighted significant issues in the planning and execution of this program.

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2024

On September 26, 2024, we at Metro East Sun submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Jersey County. The request sought records detailing all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, until the date of the request. The requested information included the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.

Hearing examines challenges in VA appointment scheduling systems

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2024

Rep. Matt Rosendale (R-Mont.), Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a hearing today focused on the challenges in the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) appointment scheduling systems. The oversight hearing, titled "Ensuring Timely Access: Challenges in VA Scheduling," aimed to address ongoing issues with both Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and community care scheduling.

2023: Belleville School District 118 administrators rank 335th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

Administrators in Belleville School District 118 earn an average of $112,450 per year, ranking 335th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 21?

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 21, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chairman Bost addresses veteran caregiver challenges at House Committee hearing

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) delivered opening remarks today at the start of the Committee’s oversight hearing titled, “Everyday Heroes: Supporting the Veteran Caregiver Community.”

House passes four bipartisan bills focused on veteran support

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed four bipartisan bills aimed at improving services for veterans. House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost (R-Ill.) commented on the passage, highlighting the benefits these bills will bring to veterans and their families.

Illinois doubles bobcat hunting permits for upcoming season

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) has announced the doubling of bobcat hunting permits for the upcoming season. This decision reflects the successful recovery of the bobcat population and underscores the importance of effective wildlife management in Illinois.

Illinois increases bobcat hunting permits for 2024 season

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources has announced an increase in the number of bobcat hunting permits for the 2024 season. The department has decided to double the permits available to hunters.

Bipartisanship questioned in Speaker Welch’s working groups

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

Speaker Welch's partisan working groups are his not-so-subtle way of shutting Republicans and, more importantly, the public out of the process.

St. Clair County Republicans Chair on second assassination attempt: 'extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence'

By Metro East Sun | Sep 25, 2024

Michael Butler, Chairman of St. Clair County Republicans, said that the second assassination attempt on President Trump "is a result of radical rhetoric from Kamala Harris and the left, which ought to be denounced publicly." Butler shared his statement with Metro East Sun on September 20.

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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

Chairman Van Orden addresses Digital GI Bill project mismanagement

FOIA Request Sent to Jersey County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

Hearing examines challenges in VA appointment scheduling systems

2023: Belleville School District 118 administrators rank 335th highest in state for average salary

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Sept. 21?

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Sept. 21

2 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Sept. 21

Chairman Bost addresses veteran caregiver challenges at House Committee hearing

House passes four bipartisan bills focused on veteran support

Illinois doubles bobcat hunting permits for upcoming season

Illinois increases bobcat hunting permits for 2024 season

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St. Clair County Republicans Chair on second assassination attempt: 'extremist rhetoric shapes extremist violence'

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