Metro East Sun

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Metro East Sun Publication Area: How many H-1B petitions were made by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry during 2024?

An employer classified under the Finance and Insurance industry based in the Metro East Sun publication area submitted one H-1B petition during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

St. Clair County residents pay $36,716 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in November 2024

In November 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending Feb. 1

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Prairie State taxes: Belleville residents rank 52nd in total sales taxes paid for November 2024

Belleville residents paid $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 52nd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, Feb. 12.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending Feb. 1?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 1, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

How many lawyers were eligible to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in January?

There were three fewer active legal licenses in cities within St. Clair County in January compared to the previous month.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

The following parishes in the Metro East Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during November 2024

Madison County residents paid $3.4 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in November 2024.

$2.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collected in November 2024 for St. Clair County

In November 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met February 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 8, 2025

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, February 5

Rep. Mike Bost discusses energy policy and veterans' rights

In early February 2025 tweets, Rep. Mike Bost addressed key issues including national energy security through fracking legislation support and veterans' rights concerning financial management by the VA while also highlighting Illinois's historical...

City of Jerseyville City Council met Jan. 7

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 7

City of Jerseyville City Council met Feb. 4

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 4

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Feb. 4

City of Fairview Heights City Council met Tuesday, Feb. 4

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met Feb. 4

City of Edwardsville Recreation, Arts, & Special Events Board met Tuesday, Feb. 4

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission met Feb. 3

City of Edwardsville Human Relations Commission met Monday, Feb. 3

City of Edwardsville City Council met Jan. 7