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Belleville residents paid approximately $16.8 million in sales taxes, ranking 60th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Wisper ISP founder visits Illinois Capitol

Yesterday, Nathan Stooke, the CEO and Founder of Wisper ISP, was introduced to members of the General Assembly by a representative from the 114th District.

Federal disaster loans offered after storms in Southern Illinois

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering low-interest federal disaster loans to assist those affected by severe storms and flooding in Illinois.

Rep. Amy Elik voices concerns over new Second Amendment legislation

House Democrats have advanced two legislative measures, SB8 and HB850, which have raised concerns about potential infringements on the Second Amendment.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending May 24

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending May 24

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Alton residents rank 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in Illinois for 2024

Alton residents paid just under $11 million in sales taxes, ranking 94th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on diesel in cities in St. Clair County in week ending May 24?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 73.2% of Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Madison County residents paid 11th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during 2024

Madison County residents paid just under $37.2 million in sales taxes, the 11th highest total paid per county in 2024.

Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 26.9% of the students in Wood River-Hartford Elementary School District 15 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

27% of Marissa Community Unit School District 40 students met or exceeded ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 27% of the students in Marissa Community Unit School District 40 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending May 17

The only price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 17, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Madison County taxpayers give just over $13.9 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in 2024

In 2024, Madison County saw an increase in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous year.

Madison County Republicans Vice Chair: 'The Illinois education system is failing students'

Jennifer Korte, vice chairwoman of the Madison County Republicans, said that lowering academic standards in Illinois is a misguided attempt to conceal systemic failures.

Test expectations: How many Bethalto Consolidated Unit School District 8 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?