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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on premium gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 16, 2024

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

74.5% of Jersey County students failed their 2023-24 English exam

By Metro East Sun | Dec 16, 2024

More than 7 in 10 Jersey County public students aren't at grade level based on their performance in the English portion of the 2023-24 SAT.

Charlie Meier steps in amid Meals on Wheels funding crisis

By Metro East Sun | Dec 16, 2024

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has been actively seeking solutions following the cessation of funding for BCMW's senior home meal deliveries.

Bipartisan Dole Act passes House, heads to President's desk

By Metro East Sun | Dec 16, 2024

The House of Representatives has passed the bipartisan Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act with a vote of 382-12.

Did Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 students succeed or flounder in their 2022-23 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 15, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 41.6% of the students in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Jersey County had the cheapest diesel in week ending Dec. 7

By Metro East Sun | Dec 15, 2024

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 7, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a sex crime set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Dec 15, 2024

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 7?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 15, 2024

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