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The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 enrollment in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 rose from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County Republicans chairman: 'Illinois lawmakers should focus on providing true compassion through life-affirming alternatives'

Ray Wesley, Chairman of the Madison County Republicans, has expressed strong opposition to a proposed Illinois assisted suicide bill.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Jersey County in week ending Feb. 22?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 22, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Audit reveals discrepancies in Illinois immigrant health benefits program

State Representative Amy Elik has expressed concern following the release of an audit report by the Illinois Auditor General.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in Madison County in week ending Feb. 15?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Week ending Feb. 9: No new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County

There are no new registered sex offenders living in St. Clair County in the week ending Feb. 9, according to the Police Sex Offender Registry.

4,536 students enrolled at East St. Louis School District 189 in 2023-24 school year

Enrollment at East St. Louis School District 189 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Chairman Bost leads hearing on key veteran-focused legislative priorities

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost led a legislative hearing focusing on several key bills aimed at addressing issues affecting veterans and their families.

Veterans' affairs committee discusses priorities at joint congressional hearing

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost recently addressed the first of three annual joint House and Senate Committee hearings focused on veteran service organizations (VSOs).

Senator Harriss announces traveling office hours for March

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the return of her Traveling Office Hours for March.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Feb. 28.

2023-24 school year sees 4,676 students enrolled at Belleville Township High School District 201

Enrollment at Belleville Township High School District 201 fell from the previous year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

O'Fallon residents rank 51st in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for November 2024

O'Fallon residents paid $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 51st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in November 2024.

Madison County called home by 1 new registered sex offender in week ending Feb. 9

The Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry shows there is one new registered sex offender living in Madison County as of the week ending Feb. 9.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending Feb. 15?

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Feb. 15, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Graduation rates from Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 fall in 2023-24 school year

The graduation rate in Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 fell to 55.2% in the 2023-24 school year compared to the year before.

Kevin Schmidt donates pay raise to support Smithton Food Pantry

When State Representative Kevin Schmidt took office, he committed to donating his legislative pay raise to local food banks and charity organizations in the 114th District.

Updates shared on district activities and state developments

As the new week begins, updates are shared on activities around the district and state developments.

Pritzker proposes largest budget; debates on cellphone bans and REAL ID requirements