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Two local figures recognized at 'Women to Watch' conference in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) recently hosted two local women in Springfield for the "Women to Watch" conference, an annual event by House Republicans that highlights emerging talents statewide.

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Sen. Harriss announces grants to support 56th District school libraries

By Metro East Sun | Apr 22, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss from Glen Carbon has announced the allocation of over $17,000 in state-funded library grants to public school libraries across the 56th Senate District.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 2 parolees from Jersey County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Jersey County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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St. Clair County cities: 1 company received an FDA inspection in Q1

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

There was one company in a city associated with St. Clair County that received an FDA inspection in the first quarter of 2025, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

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Triad Community Unit School District 2: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 53.2% of the students in Triad Community Unit School District 2 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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School libraries in 114th District to receive state grants

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

Secretary of State and State Librarian Alexi Giannoulias has announced the allocation of more than $1.3 million in grants to 2,484 public school libraries across Illinois.

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Mike Bost critiques Biden's policies and backs sports equality act in Illinois

By Metro East Sun | Apr 21, 2025

Mike Bost, a U.S. Representative for Illinois' 12th district, recently used social media to criticize energy policies under the Biden administration and voice his opposition to Illinois Democrats’ policies concerning transgender athletes.

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The Registry shows no new sex offenders living in Jersey County as of April 6

By Metro East Sun | Apr 20, 2025

Jersey County has no new sex offenders registered as living there in the week ending April 6, according to the Illinois Police Sex Offender Registry.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 20, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.8% of the students in Millstadt Consolidated Community School District 160 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Jersey County: Medicare transfers accounted for 7.4% of income in 2022

By Metro East Sun | Apr 20, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 7.4% of income in Jersey County, providing an average of $3,865 per capita to residents.

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Fairview Heights residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois for January

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid $1.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 23 parolees from Madison County convicted of drug crimes set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

There were 23 offenders convicted of drug crimes living in Madison County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Wolf Branch School District 113 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.8% of the students in Wolf Branch School District 113 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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2022: Jersey County aging and government transfer dependency trends

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Since 1970, Jersey County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 9.8%, while income from age-related government transfers has fallen by 0.2%.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

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

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rep. mike bost discusses border security, religious reflection, and energy independence on social media

By Metro East Sun | Apr 19, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared his views on social media in April 2025, addressing border security, religious reflection, and energy independence.

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O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 18, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61% of the students in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Amy Elik supports new Alton High School trades program

By Metro East Sun | Apr 18, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik, a Republican from Alton, was present for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Alton High School Construction Trades Class in Alton.

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Kevin Schmidt highlights local business and community events in the 114th District

By Metro East Sun | Apr 18, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt of the 114th District had a busy week filled with various activities and meetings, according to recent updates.

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Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Apr 17, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 61.3% of the students in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.