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

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 83.3% of Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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35.5% of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.5% of the students in Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on E85 gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

The only price of E85 gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Senator Harriss responds to landfill complaint with new legislation

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has issued a statement following a complaint from the Illinois Attorney General’s Office and the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency against the Roxana Landfill operators.

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House reviews Trump administration's proposed VA budget increase for fiscal years 2026-2027

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

Today, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs held an oversight hearing to review President Trump's fiscal year 2026 and 2027 budget request for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Collinsville residents paid 49th-largest sum per muncipality in March

By Metro East Sun | May 15, 2025

Collinsville residents paid just over $1.5 million in sales taxes, the 49th highest total paid per municipality in March.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 10?

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 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 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2023-24 school year, 84% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students failed math portion of IAR

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 84% of Harmony Emge School District 175 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across St. Clair County in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Jay Hoffman brings HB1623 to the Illinois House on Jan. 23—what to know

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1623, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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HB1622 presented by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 23 in the House

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1622 on Jan. 23, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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Did Signal Hill School District 181 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35.5% of the students in Signal Hill School District 181 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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HB1615 presented by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 23 in the House

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1615, backed by Jay Hoffman, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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Jay Hoffman brings HB1624 to the Illinois House on Jan. 23—what to know

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1624 on Jan. 23, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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House to review HB1616 introduced by Jay Hoffman on Jan. 23

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1616 on Jan. 23, with Jay Hoffman as the lead sponsor.

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Katie Stuart introduces HB1647 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

The Illinois House introduced House Bill HB1647 on Jan. 23, with Katie Stuart as the lead sponsor.

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Wayne A. Rosenthal introduces HB1635 in House on Jan. 23—here’s what you need to know

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

House Bill HB1635, backed by Wayne A. Rosenthal, was introduced in the Illinois House on Jan. 23, according to the Illinois General Assembly.

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2024 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in Jersey County?

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

There were 21 offenders released on parole during 2024 that live in Jersey County, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending May 10

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 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 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Mike Bost highlights veteran support and honors state trooper

By Metro East Sun | May 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shares updates on initiatives for veterans' support and community engagement through social media posts dated May 14, 2025.