Metro East Sun

In July, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $24,000 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales increased by 3.7%.

Jersey County residents paid 47th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during July

Jersey County residents paid $375,331 in sales taxes, the 47th highest total paid per county in July.

2023: Dupo Community Unit School District 196 administrators rank 315th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $99,632 per year, ranking 315th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 5

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at three gas stations in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Schmidt supports local food banks during Food Bank Week

Today marks the beginning of Food Bank Week, an opportunity to focus on combating food insecurity. Community members are encouraged to participate by volunteering, donating, or raising awareness for local food banks.

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Mon Oct. 14.

St. Clair County: Cities registered 298 lawyers in good standing as of September

Cities within St. Clair County recorded 298 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of September.

Madison County home sales in week ending Oct. 5

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending Oct. 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

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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.

Jersey County taxpayers give $169,446 in County School Facility Tax in July

In July, Jersey County saw a decrease in County School Facility Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Whiteside School District 115 administrators rank 324th lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Whiteside School District 115 earn an average of $100,786 per year, ranking 324th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 5

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Illinois warns students about rising scams related to student loans

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) has issued a warning to families with college students about an increase in scams targeting individuals with student loans. This alert comes amid recent challenges to federal relief programs, which scammers are exploiting by offering false promises such as lower rates, loan forgiveness, and requests for power-of-attorney.

Illinois celebrates National Farmer’s Day honoring contributions to agriculture

Illinois and the Midwest have long been central to agriculture, providing food for both the nation and the world. With advancements like ethanol and soy biodiesel, Illinois farms now play a significant role in the energy sector as well. Agriculture has been integral to Illinois' economy for over two centuries, encompassing farming, manufacturing, retailing, and trading.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Oct. 5?

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jersey County Education: More students enrolled in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 in 2022-23 school year

Student enrollment in Jersey County’s only school district grew by 0.3% in the 2022-23 school year.

Analysis: Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 administrators rank 333rd lowest in state for average salary in 2023

Administrators in Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 earn an average of $101,394 per year, ranking 333rd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

Inflation leads to rising grocery prices in Illinois