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City of O'Fallon Public Safety Committee met Monday, Nov. 25

City of Collinsville Joint Review Board met Dec. 18

City of Collinsville Joint Review Board met Wednesday, Dec. 18

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Nov. 18

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, Nov. 18

City of Belleville Crime Free Housing Committee met Dec. 17

City of Belleville Crime Free Housing Committee met Tuesday, Dec. 17

Q3 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Madison County?

There were 56 offenders living in Madison County released on parole during the third quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending Dec. 14

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Jersey Community Unit School District 100: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 38.4% of the students in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in Jersey County in November?

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Jersey County in November remained the same in comparison to the previous month.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 14?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Belleville residents rank 60th in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for September

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2024

Belleville residents paid $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in September.

Test expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 in 2022-23 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2024

In the 2022-23 school year, 40% of the students in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Dec. 14?

By Metro East Sun | Dec 19, 2024

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Dec. 14?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

40.6% of Belle Valley School District 119 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.6% of the students in Belle Valley School District 119 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2 gas stations in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending Dec. 14

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many St. Clair County students failed their English exams in 2023-24 school year?

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

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Dec. 14?

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Dec. 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Unchanged number of lawyers with active licenses to practice in cities located within Madison County in November compared to previous month

There was no change in the number of active legal licenses in cities within Madison County in November compared to the previous month.

Chairman Bost leads hearing on congressional power over VA following Supreme Court ruling

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost led the final oversight hearing of the 118th Congress, focusing on restoring congressional power over the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

New Illinois laws address safety and convenience concerns