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Rep. Elik supports gun rights at Illinois rally

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik recently expressed her support for Second Amendment rights at the Illinois Gun Owner Lobby Day (IGOLD).

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mike bost honors trooper carns during national police week

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost paid tribute to Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns during National Police Week while also highlighting President Trump's success in securing significant foreign investment for various sectors within the United States as shared...

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FOIA Request Sent to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Regarding Chinese National Students on May 14, 2025

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

FOIA Request to Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Regarding Chinese National Students on May 14, 2025.

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Rep. Mike Bost honors state trooper and highlights international investments

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently commemorated Illinois State Trooper Clay Carns during National Police Week and highlighted significant economic investments announced by President Trump involving Saudi Arabia's $600 billion commitment across multiple...

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Hearing examines VA efforts to cut improper payment waste

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, addressed an oversight hearing focusing on reducing improper payments in the Department of Veterans Affairs'...

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Mike Bost highlights veteran support initiatives

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently engaged with initiatives supporting veterans' mental health services while honoring fallen state troopers.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17?

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, May 17.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $248,428 in County Sales Tax in March

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

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

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In 2023-24 school year, 84.1% of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84.1% of Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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35.9% of St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.9% of the students in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Belleville responsible for 50th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during March

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

Belleville residents paid approximately $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 50th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Rep. Mike Bost announces release of American hostage Edan Alexander

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost recently announced the release of Edan Alexander from captivity by Hamas after over a year and a half as a hostage.

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Illinois faces challenges: immigration policies under fire, tax hikes proposed, ethics reforms stalled

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

The State of Illinois faces pressing issues, including an immigration crisis, high taxes, and corruption.

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Mike Bost announces release of last American hostage held by Hamas

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates regarding Edan Alexander's release from captivity and an upcoming public meeting on dam safety improvements at Little Grassy Lake through tweets dated May 12-13, 2025

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16?

By Metro East Sun | May 13, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, May 16.

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Highland Community Unit School District 5: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 36.2% of the students in Highland Community Unit School District 5 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Alton Community Unit School District 11: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84.4% of Alton Community Unit School District 11 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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O'Fallon residents rank 53rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for March

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in March.

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Cities in Madison County recorded 1 less lawyer practicing law in April

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2025

The number of lawyers with active licenses in cities in Madison County in April decreased in comparison to the previous month.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 3?

By Metro East Sun | May 12, 2025

The only price of diesel 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.