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City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, June 17

City of O'Fallon City Council met June 16

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, June 16

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met June 16

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met Monday, June 16

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met June 18

City of Belleville Public Health & Housing Committee met Wednesday, June 18

City of Belleville City Council met June 16

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, June 16

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7: How many students failed ELA test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.1% of Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending June 14?

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

East St. Louis School District 189: How many students met or exceeded expectations in Math in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% of the students in East St. Louis School District 189 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Highland Community Unit School District 5 administrators rank 387th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in Highland Community Unit School District 5 earn an average of $107,613 per year, ranking 387th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending June 14

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at five gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Cheapest midgrade gas in cities across Madison County in week ending June 14

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Schmidt criticizes new Illinois budget after governor's approval

State Representative Kevin Schmidt recently visited the Eagles Nest of St. Clair County, presenting the Illinois State Flag to The Joseph Center, a housing facility for homeless male veterans.

FAA awards $3.6 million grant to expand MidAmerica Airport

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced a $3.6 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration for MidAmerica Airport, located in St. Clair County.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending June 14

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending June 14?

The lowest price of diesel in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending June 14, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations in High Mount School District 116 in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 8.4% of the students in High Mount School District 116 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

How many inmates sentenced in Madison County will be released during week ending June 28?

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 19, 2025

There was one inmate who was sentenced in Madison County and is set to be released from jail in the week ending June 28.

Analysis: O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 administrators rank 418th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

Administrators in O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 earn an average of $108,753 per year, ranking 418th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Test expectations: How many New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed to meet math IAR expectations in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 59.1% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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