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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Belleville residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for August

Belleville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

Did Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 61.3% of the students in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 23?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 3 parolees from Madison County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

There were three offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in Madison County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Did New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 63.8% of the students in New Athens Community Unit School District 60 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

FDA: 2 companies in cities within St. Clair County received 6 citations in 2023

There were two companies in cities associated with St. Clair County that received FDA citations as a result of two inspections conducted in the county throughout 2023, according to reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Nov. 23?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

2023 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in St. Clair County?

There were 400 offenders released on parole during 2023 that live in St. Clair County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Mike Bost shares holiday wishes and resources for food safety

Rep. Mike Bost tweeted during Thanksgiving week in November 2024 about food safety resources and extended warm holiday wishes to his constituents in Southern Illinois while reflecting on his service as their representative in Congress since...

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Jersey County convicted of a financial crime or fraud set for supervised release

There was one offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud living in Jersey County released on parole during the second quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Nov. 23

The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Nov. 23

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Nov. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Amy Elik discusses legislative goals and achievements on "Let's Talk

State Representative Amy Elik recently participated in a conversation with Mark Ellebracht on the program "Let’s Talk."

St. Elizabeth's Hospital announces Community Cake Walk for its 150th anniversary