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Madison County Republicans Chairman on Walz CCP ties: 'red flag for voters'

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Madison County Chair Ray Wesley expressed concerns about Minnesota Governor Tim Walz's connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). "Tim Walz’s ties with the Chinese Communist Party raise serious concerns about his 'comfort with a regime that undermines democratic values and human rights,'" Wesley said to Metro East Sun on October 1.

How many students failed their math exams in St. Clair County in 2023?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Nearly 7 in 10 St. Clair County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

Madison County responsible for 11th-highest sales tax revenue in Illinois during July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Madison County residents paid $2.9 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in July.

O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 administrators rank 433rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

Administrators in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 earn an average of $107,044 per year, ranking 433rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Madigan's corruption trial set to begin next week

By Metro East Sun | Oct 3, 2024

U.S. District Judge John Blakey has decided not to dismiss several criminal charges against Mike Madigan, despite a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision. The former Illinois House Speaker is scheduled to face trial in less than a week.

Analysis: Belle Valley School District 119 administrators rank 426th highest in state for average salary in 2023

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

Administrators in Belle Valley School District 119 earn an average of $107,398 per year, ranking 426th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Analysis: 90% of Madison County public high school students failed 2023 state math exam; Scores fell 6.2% from 2022

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

9 in 10 Madison County public high school students aren't at grade level in math.

Jersey County residents pay $126,619 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in July

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

In July, Jersey County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Sept. 28?

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Sept. 28, 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. 28

By Metro East Sun | Oct 2, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Sept. 28, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.