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Rep. Mike Bost reaffirms commitment to conservative principles in recent tweets

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost recently shared tweets emphasizing his dedication to limited government and fiscal responsibility while highlighting interactions with international students and congratulating Donald Trump on an accolade from TIME Magazine.

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Subcommittee evaluates VA's IT modernization efforts amid ongoing challenges

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

Rep. Matt Rosendale, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, led a hearing on the future of IT modernization within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Illinois faces criticism over prison drug exposure crisis management

By Metro East Sun | Dec 12, 2024

The Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC) is facing criticism over its handling of a drug exposure crisis in state prisons.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Shiloh Village School District 85: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 45.1% of the students in Shiloh Village School District 85 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending Dec. 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Q2 Recap: 2 parolees from Madison County convicted of sex crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

There were two offenders convicted of sex crimes 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.

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Senator Erica Harriss joins new task force on women in tech

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran has appointed Senator Erica Harriss to the newly formed Increasing Representation of Women in Technology Task Force.

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Illinois grapples with energy challenges as coal plants shut down

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

As Illinois coal plants close, there is an increasing reliance on battery solutions to fill the energy void.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses veterans' progress and receives legislative award

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on Twitter about progress made for veterans over two years and collaboration plans with the upcoming Trump administration as of December 10-11, 2024.

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Illinois reveals finalists for new state flag design

By Metro East Sun | Dec 11, 2024

The Illinois Flag Commission has unveiled the top 10 finalists in the competition to design a new state flag.

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State Senator Jason Plummer: 'Remember the 1% grocery tax cut?'

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

State Senator Jason Plummer raised concerns about the 1% grocery tax cut in a Facebook post on December 6.

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10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of November

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

There were 10 lawyers in good standing in cities within Jersey County as of November.

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Did Wolf Branch School District 113 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 46.9% of the students in Wolf Branch School District 113 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Chairman Bost questions VA's strategy on veteran suicide prevention

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost has addressed a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Denis McDonough, expressing concerns over the department's strategy in preventing veteran suicide and providing mental...

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Illinois faces resident exodus due to high taxes and poor policies

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

High taxes and ineffective policies are reportedly causing a steady outflow of residents and businesses from Illinois.

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Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on local pride and community concerns

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

Rep. Mike Bost shared recent social media posts celebrating local contributions to national events while addressing community issues concerning public land use management by federal agencies like U.S Fish and Wildlife Service on December 9-10, 2024

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Grant funding available for local fire departments' station projects

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

Local fire departments in need of funds for rehabilitation or construction projects can apply for a share of $5 million in grant funding.

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Mike Bost reappointed as VA Committee Chairman for 119th Congress

By Metro East Sun | Dec 10, 2024

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost has been reappointed to his position for the 119th Congress.