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Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost addressed the committee's first oversight hearing of the 119th Congress.

Rep. Amy Elik continues 'Valentines for Veterans' tradition

Illinois State Representative Amy Elik is once again organizing the "Valentines for Veterans" initiative at her district office in Alton.

Rep. Mike Bost supports Doug Collins as VA Secretary

In recent tweets dated January 21-22, Rep. Mike Bost voiced support for Doug Collins as Secretary of Veterans Affairs and celebrated an A+ rating from Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America for his voting record in Congress

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Jan. 25.

Alton Community Unit School District 11: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2022-23 school year?

In the 2022-23 school year, 16.1% of the students in Alton Community Unit School District 11 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many students from O'Fallon Township High School District 203 graduated in 2022-23 school year?

The graduation rate in O'Fallon Township High School District 203 grew to 94.3% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending Jan. 11?

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Representative Meier comments on new law eliminating subminimum wage

State Representative Charlie Meier of Okawville has expressed his views on the recent signing of HB 793 by Governor J.B. Pritzker.

Conservation Achievement Scholarship opens for Illinois high school seniors

Applications for the 2025 Conservation Achievement Scholarship program are now being accepted.

Trump inaugurated as 47th President of the United States

Donald J. Trump took the oath of office as the 47th President of the United States on January 20, 2025.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Jan. 24.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in Madison County in week ending Jan. 11?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Jan. 11, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Number of Freeburg Community High School District 77 students graduating falls in 2022-23 school year

The graduation rate in Freeburg Community High School District 77 fell to 95% in the 2022-23 school year compared to the year before.

16.7% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 16.7% of the students in Harmony Emge School District 175 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy of equality and justice

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy celebrated on MLK Day

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Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy continues to inspire on national holiday