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Governor JB Pritzker of Illinois has been generating national attention with his remarks aimed at President Trump and the Republican Party.

Illinois Republicans criticize proposed $6 billion tax hikes on families and businesses

Illinois House Republicans have expressed strong opposition to proposals from progressive groups that aim to increase taxes by $6 billion, impacting families and businesses across the state.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Sunday, May 4.

St. Clair County cities: 7 companies received FDA inspections in 2024

There were seven companies in cities associated with St. Clair County that received eight FDA inspections in 2024, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Association.

47.1% of O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.1% of the students in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

St. Clair County residents pay $34,015 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in February

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Jersey County residents pay $38,871 in County Sales Tax in February

In February, Jersey County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Chairman of Madison County Republicans: Putting Pritzker in charge of the country would spread 'dysfunction nationwide'

Ray Wesley, chairman of the Madison County Republicans, said Gov. J.B. Pritzker is prioritizing a partisan agenda over the interests of Illinois citizens, telling the Metro East Sun that Pritzker’s remarks suggest he would be a “disastrous president.”

Jersey County residents pay approximately $1.5 million in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in 2024

In 2024, Jersey County saw an increase in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 98.5% of Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Oversight hearing examines VA's mental health policies and suicide prevention efforts

Rep. Jen Kiggans (R-Va.), overseeing the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, opened a hearing to review the Department of Veterans Affairs' mental health policies.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3?

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 3.

St. Clair County residents pay $766,579 in Countywide Sales Tax in February

In February, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Alton ranks 93rd in total sales taxes paid in Illinois during January

Alton residents paid $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 93rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in January.

Jersey County taxpayers give $119,600 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax in February

In February, Jersey County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Madison County collects approximately $11.6 million in Countywide Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

47.7% of Jersey Community Unit School District 100 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 47.7% 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.

Q4 2024 Recap: 29 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of crimes involving weapons set for supervised release