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How many inmates sentenced in Madison County will be released during Q3?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release 31 inmates who were sentenced to state prison in Madison County during the third quarter of 2025.

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How many white students were enrolled in Madison County schools in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 69.7% of students enrolled in Madison County schools identified as white.

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Week ending June 21: 2 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from jail

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 13, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

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Analysis: Venice Community Unit School District 3 administrators rank 388th highest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

Administrators in Venice Community Unit School District 3 earn an average of $112,667 per year, ranking 388th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 15.9% of the students in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Test expectations: How many Highland Community Unit School District 5 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 63.7% of Highland Community Unit School District 5 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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July: 13 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released from jail

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

There are 13 inmates sentenced in Madison County set to be released from jail in July.

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Governor Pritzker defends Illinois' sanctuary policies before Congress

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

Governor JB Pritzker recently addressed Congress regarding Illinois' sanctuary state policies.

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Rep. Mike Bost discusses budget cuts and family events on social media

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost's recent tweets highlight significant legislative developments concerning budget cuts alongside personal anecdotes from attending a Congressional Picnic hosted by President Trump on June 12-13, 2025

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Local events highlight community engagement and policy discussions

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

I will be hosting a Coffee Talk Event on June 17 in Mascoutah, providing an opportunity for constituents to engage in discussions about state legislation.

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Jersey County: 1 inmate scheduled for release in Q3

By Metro East Sun | Jun 13, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections is set to release one inmate who was sentenced to state prison in Jersey County during the third quarter of 2025.

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July: 1 inmate sentenced in Jersey County to be released

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

There is one inmate sentenced in Jersey County set to be released from jail in July.

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Week ending June 21: 5 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 12, 2025

There were five inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending June 21.

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2024: Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 administrators rank 365th highest in state for average salary

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Administrators in Pontiac-William Holliday School District 105 earn an average of $113,816 per year, ranking 365th highest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Did Harmony Emge School District 175 students succeed or flounder in their 2023-24 school year Math tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 16% of the students in Harmony Emge School District 175 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Enrollment Analysis: White students comprised 46.4% of St. Clair County’s student body in 2023-24 school year

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In St. Clair County schools, 18,026 white students were enrolled in the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 64.2% of St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Rep. Elik criticizes Gov. Pritzker's immigration policies after congressional hearing

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Rep. Amy Elik has voiced criticism following Governor JB Pritzker's testimony at the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing in Washington DC, which focused on immigration.

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Byway Discovery Center breaks ground with support from Rep. Amy Elik

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik, along with local and state leaders, marked the commencement of construction for the Byway Discovery Center at Piasa Creek.

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Explore top outdoor destinations in Illinois this summer

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2025

Illinois offers a wide range of outdoor activities for those interested in hiking, biking, and exploring this summer.