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St. Clair County had 286 lawyers with active licenses in June

By R. K. Wright | Jul 14, 2025

There were 286 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within St. Clair County as of June.

Franciscan Spirit Award honors resident doctor at HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

By Metro East Sun | Jul 14, 2025

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently celebrated the graduation of 13 physicians from the Saint Louis University (SLU) Family Medicine Residency Program.

Granite City ranks 67th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 13, 2025

Granite City residents paid just over $1.4 million in sales taxes, ranking 67th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Analysis: Madison County effective property tax rates outpaced the national average in Q1

By G. A. Salazar | Jul 13, 2025

Property owners in Madison County paid 2% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the first quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.8 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.

Jersey County median home valuation prices rose by 4.9% in May 2025 compared to May 2024

By G. A. Salazar | Jul 13, 2025

In May, the median sale price of a home in Jersey County rose by $7,500 from the same period in the previous year, while total sales decreased by 26.9%.

Madison County home valuations rose in Q2

By Y. M. Paxton | Jul 13, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the second quarter of 2025 in Madison County rose by $12,500, while total sales decreased by 31.2%.

Madison County taxpayers give approximately $1.4 million in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 13, 2025

In May, Madison County saw an increase in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Family & kids events this week in Metro East: July 13-19

By T. L. Boudreaux | Jul 13, 2025

Don't miss out on these family & kids events happening in Metro East this week.

Freeburg Community High School District 77 reports 29 incidents of students being suspended in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 13, 2025

There were 29 incidents of students being suspended in Freeburg Community High School District 77 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 13, 2025

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

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

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 13, 2025

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

Madison County home prices rose in first half of 2025

By F. K. Custer | Jul 13, 2025

The median sale price of a home sold in the first half of 2025 in Madison County rose by $11,250, while total sales decreased by 9.3%.

O'Fallon ranks 53rd in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 12, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 53rd in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

Home sales in Madison County during week ending July 5

By Y. M. Paxton | Jul 12, 2025

There was one reported residential sale in Madison County in the week ending July 5, according to BlockShopper.com.

1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest E85 gas in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 12, 2025

The only price of E85 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.

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students suspended 74 times just in 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 12, 2025

There were 74 incidents of students being suspended just in Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

10 lawyers with active licenses in cities within Jersey County as of June

By R. K. Wright | Jul 12, 2025

There were 10 lawyers with active licenses to practice law in cities within Jersey County as of June.

St. Clair County taxpayers give $958,925 in Countywide Sales Tax in May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 12, 2025

In May, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Countywide Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

City of Belleville Finance Committee met July 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jul 12, 2025

City of Belleville Finance Committee met 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 8

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met July 9

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jul 12, 2025

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met Wednesday, July 9

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