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Administrators in Shiloh Village School District 85 earn an average of $103,176 per year, ranking 322nd lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Col. John D. Poole completes final flight as 375th AMW commander

This week, Col.

House passes FY26 MilCon/VA appropriations bill with veteran-focused provisions

On June 25, 2025, the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost announced the passage of H.R. 3944, known as the Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies Appropriations Act.

St. Elizabeth's opens first breast milk depot in St. Clair County

In October 2023, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Women and Infants Center collaborated with Mothers’ Milk Bank of the Western Great Lakes to establish St. Clair County's only milk dispensary.

Elik and Harriss file lawsuit seeking transparency in Illinois lawmaking

State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss are advocating for greater transparency in Illinois's legislative process following the conclusion of the spring legislative session.

Harriss and Elik join lawsuit demanding transparency in Illinois lawmaking

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik have joined a lawsuit to advocate for transparency in the Illinois lawmaking process.

Bost calls for new audit of St. Louis postal distribution center

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has called for a new audit of the St. Louis Processing and Distribution Center, managed by the U.S. Postal Service's Office of Inspector General.

Week ending July 5: 2 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from jail

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 24, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

St. Clair County taxpayers give approximately $7.8 million in County Flood Protection Tax in 2024

In 2024, St. Clair County saw an increase in County Flood Protection Tax collection compared to the previous year.

In 2023-24 school year, 54.5% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed ELA portion of IAR

In the 2023-24 school year, 54.5% of Dupo Community Unit School District 196 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending June 14?

The only price of regular 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.

Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188: How many students met or exceeded expectations in ELA in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 3% of the students in Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 passed the ELA portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

2024: Whiteside School District 115 administrators rank 329th lowest in state for average salary

Administrators in Whiteside School District 115 earn an average of $103,756 per year, ranking 329th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hearing focuses on improving transition assistance program for veterans

Today, House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Chairman Mike Bost addressed the full committee at an oversight hearing focused on improving the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) for servicemembers moving to civilian life.

Luttrell discusses bills to streamline VA appeals process

Rep. Morgan Luttrell, the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs, addressed a legislative hearing to discuss proposed legislation aimed at improving the Department of...

4.6% of Madison Community Unit School District 12 students met or exceeded Math IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year

In the 2023-24 school year, 4.6% of the students in Madison Community Unit School District 12 passed the Math portion of the IAR, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Week ending July 5: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Jun 23, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 5.

H-1B approvals for employers classified under Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry across Metro East Sun publication area in 2024

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services industry located across Metro East Sun publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70: How many students failed math test in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 55.1% of Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students failed the math portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

$393,588 in County Sales Tax collected in 2024 for Jersey County