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In August, St. Clair County saw a decrease in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 45.6% of St. Clair County’s districts student body in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 45.6% of students enrolled in St. Clair County school districts identified as white.

Illinois lawmakers call for hearing on prison drug crisis

State Representative Charlie Meier, along with several colleagues from the General Assembly, is calling for a hearing during the 2024 Veto Session to address drug exposure issues at Illinois Department of Corrections facilities. “We need answers...

Elik advocates for ethics reform amid ongoing Madigan trial

“As Madigan’s trial rolls into its 3rd week, I’m continuing my fight for ethics reform,” said Rep.

St. Clair County collects $802,196 in Countywide Sales Tax in August

In August, St. Clair County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Madison County Education: 26202 white students enrolled in school districts in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 69% of students enrolled in Madison County school districts identified as white.

1 gas station in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 2

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Nov. 2

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Jersey County in week ending Nov. 2?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 2, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County taxpayers give $1.1 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 5, 2024

In August, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

How many white students were enrolled in Jersey County districts in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 5, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 93.3% of students enrolled in Jersey County school districts identified as white.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 5, 2024

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met November 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Nov 5, 2024

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met 5 p.m. Tuesday, November 5

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Oct. 26?

By Metro East Sun | Nov 4, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Oct. 26, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County residents pay $784,722 in County Flood Protection Tax in August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 4, 2024

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

Prairie State taxes: Fairview Heights residents rank 66th in total sales taxes paid for August

By Metro East Sun | Nov 4, 2024

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.2 million in sales taxes, ranking 66th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Village of Bethalto Committee met Oct. 8

Village of Bethalto Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 8

City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Nov. 5

City of Fairview Heights City Council will meet Tuesday, Nov. 5

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission will meet Nov. 4

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission will meet Monday, Nov. 4

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Oct. 8