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Chairman Bost supports VA initiative to streamline benefits for veterans' survivors

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost expressed support for a new initiative by the Department of Veterans Affairs aimed at simplifying the process for survivors and dependents of deceased veterans to access benefits.

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Rep. Elik discusses budget concerns amid looming tax proposals

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2025

I am heading back to Springfield this week and anticipate a busy week, as this Friday is the deadline to pass Senate Bills through House committees.

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Madison County: Residents received $808.49 million per capita from Medicare transfers in 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 5, 2025

In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 5.5% of income in Madison County, providing an average of $3,064 per capita to residents.

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Test expectations: How many Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 91.9% of Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q1: Cities within Jersey County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

Cities within Jersey County recorded 12 lawyers in good standing to practice law as of the first quarter of 2025.

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Jersey County taxpayers give $38,530 in County Sales Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

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

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43% of Triad Community Unit School District 2 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43% of the students in Triad Community Unit School District 2 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, April 10

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City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met April 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of Edwardsville Administrative & Community Services Committee met Thursday, April 10

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City of O'Fallon Planning Commission met April 8

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of O'Fallon Planning Commission met Tuesday, April 8

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City of O'Fallon City Council met April 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, April 7

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City of O'Fallon City Council will meet May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 4, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council will meet Monday, May 5

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7?

By Metro East Sun | May 4, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, May 7.

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

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 43.2% of the students in Smithton Community Consolidated School District 130 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Weekly recap of Madison County home sales during week ending April 26

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

There were 12 reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending April 26, according to BlockShopper.com.

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St. Clair County collects $627,120 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

In March, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Population aging and government transfer dependency in St. Clair County as of 2022

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

Since 1970, St. Clair County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 8.3%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 5.9%.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

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

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Madison Community Unit School District 12: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 95.4% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Q4 2024 Recap: 6 parolees from St. Clair County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for supervised release

By Metro East Sun | May 3, 2025

There were six offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud living in St. Clair County released on parole during the fourth quarter of 2024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.