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In the 2023-24 school year, 22.8% of the students in Belleville School District 118 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois Democrats approve $55.2 billion FY26 budget amid criticism from GOP

The Illinois Democrats have approved a $55.2 billion budget for the fiscal year 2026, marking an increase of $2 billion compared to the previous year.

Amy Elik opposes FY26 Illinois budget due to tax hikes

State Representative Amy Elik, a Republican from Alton, voted against the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget that was approved late Saturday.

Senator Harriss criticizes FY26 budget and new Chicago Transit delivery fee

Senator Harriss has issued a joint statement regarding the fiscal year 2026 budget and a new $1.50 delivery fee aimed at funding Chicago Transit.

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Colin Brueggemann, former Freeburg Community High School standout’s collegiate team plays on Saturday, May 31 in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The game took place in Foley Field.

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Former Belleville West High School standout Johnny Sweeney played on Saturday, May 31 in hopes of reaching the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship

The USC Upstate Spartans lost 3-7.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Wednesday, June 4?

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Wednesday, June 4.

Madison County home sales during week ending May 24

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending May 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

Prairie State taxes: Fairview Heights residents rank 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality for 2024

Fairview Heights residents paid approximately $15.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 64th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in 2024.

2024: Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 administrators rank 121st highest in state for average salary

Administrators in Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 earn an average of $137,143 per year, ranking 121st highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Did High Mount School District 116 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

In the 2023-24 school year, 72.1% of High Mount School District 116 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Alton Community Unit School District 11: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 23.3% of the students in Alton Community Unit School District 11 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending May 24?

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending May 24, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Recent Jersey County home sales in week ending May 24

There was one reported residential sale in Jersey County in the week ending May 24, according to BlockShopper.com.

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Metro East Sun area weekly mass times

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

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met May 28

By Corazon L. Gonzales | May 31, 2025

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 28

City of Jerseyville City Council met May 27

City of Jerseyville City Council met Tuesday, May 27

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met May 27

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met Tuesday, May 27

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met May 1

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Thursday, May 1

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met May 1