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City of Belleville City Council met May 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 10, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 5

4 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 3

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County residents pay just over $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

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

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

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 87.2% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.2% of the students in Belleville School District 118 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending May 3

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Chairman Bost supports Trump's executive order on veteran services

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost expressed his support following President Donald J. Trump's signing of an Executive Order aimed at enhancing services for veterans.

Illinois faces criticism over sanctuary policies and rising energy costs

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Springfield this week, criticizing Illinois' sanctuary state policies.

Illinois Senate halts progress on proposed school mascot ban

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced that House Bill 1237, known as the proposed School Mascot Ban, did not progress in the Illinois Senate.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

By Metro East Sun | May 9, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12.

4 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

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

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 3?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 3, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 90% of Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County collects $799,789 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

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

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 8, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 39.3% of the students in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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City of Belleville City Council met May 5

4 gas stations in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending May 3

Madison County residents pay just over $1 million in Countywide Sales Tax in March

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

Did Belleville School District 118 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending May 3

Chairman Bost supports Trump's executive order on veteran services

Illinois faces criticism over sanctuary policies and rising energy costs

Illinois Senate halts progress on proposed school mascot ban

Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, May 12?

4 fewer lawyers allowed to practice law in cities in St. Clair County in April

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 3?

Did Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 students fail or pass their 2023-24 math tests?

Madison County collects $799,789 in County Flood Protection Tax in March

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations in Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 in 2023-24 school year?

Q4 2024 Recap: 1 parolee from St. Clair County convicted of a public safety violation set for supervised release

DHS Secretary criticizes Illinois' sanctuary policies during Springfield visit

Mike Bost discusses VE Day anniversary and election of first American pope

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