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1 gas station in cities throughout St. Clair County had the cheapest diesel in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 11, 2025

The only price of diesel in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Edwardsville residents paid 26th-largest sum in sales taxes per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 11, 2025

Edwardsville residents paid approximately $2.7 million in sales taxes, the 26th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on regular gas in cities in Madison County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 11, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns in recent posts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and highlight concerns over foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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Rep. Mike Bost addresses Trump legislation and farm security concerns

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost used social media posts dated July 10-11, 2025 to comment on President Trump's legislative agenda and express concerns about foreign involvement in U.S. agriculture.

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Illinois law enforcement targets drug ring; eight arrested

By Metro East Sun | Jul 11, 2025

FBI agents have arrested eight individuals in Illinois following a two-week sting operation targeting a methamphetamine distribution network.

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Madison County residents pay approximately $1.6 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 10, 2025

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

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Illinois Department of Corrections to release 2 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County during week ending July 19

By G. T. Bliss | Jul 10, 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 19.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within Madison County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 34.7% of New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Cheapest premium gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 10, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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In 2022, Madison County ranks 37th among Illinois counties with 21.6% transfer dependency

By Metro East Sun | Jul 10, 2025

In 2022, government transfers made up 21.6% of income in Madison County—ranking it 37th least dependent among Illinois counties.

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Where were the cheapest places to fill up on midgrade gas in cities in St. Clair County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at four gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Where could drivers find the cheapest gas in cities within St. Clair County in week ending July 5?

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at seven gas stations in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest premium gas in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 9, 2025

The only price of premium gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 5, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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St. Clair County taxpayers give $42,954 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 9, 2025

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending July 19: 2 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released from jail

By G. T. Bliss | Jul 9, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from jail in the week ending July 19.

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Did Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students fail or pass their 2023-24 ELA tests?

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

In the 2023-24 school year, 35% of Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students failed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bost announces $11 million grant for Crab Orchard Greenway

By Metro East Sun | Jul 9, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost has announced that the Federal Highway Administration is providing $11.1 million for the Crab Orchard Greenway Multimodal Network.

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St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 administrators rank 26th lowest in state for average salary in 2024

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2025

Administrators in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 earn an average of $80,000 per year, ranking 26th lowest in the state, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.