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U.S. Rep. Bost: There is an 'urgent need to fix our broken agricultural labor system'

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2025

Mike Bost, Representative of Illinois, said that he is working to advance policies for Southern Illinois farmers, including tax relief, the Farm Bill, and agricultural labor reform.

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Belleville residents rank 56th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 17, 2025

Belleville residents paid just under $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 56th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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Criticism mounts over Illinois Democrats' handling of local governance

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2025

Illinois Democrats are facing criticism for their handling of local governance, with accusations that they impose costly mandates on cities and towns without providing the necessary resources to fulfill them.

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Collinsville responsible for 48th-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 16, 2025

Collinsville residents paid just under $1.9 million in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per municipality in May.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest regular gas in week ending July 12

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 16, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across St. Clair County in week ending July 12

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 16, 2025

The only price of regular gas in cities throughout St. Clair County was found at a single gas station in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Madison County had 340 lawyers with active licenses in June

By R. K. Wright | Jul 16, 2025

Cities within Madison County recorded 340 lawyers with active licenses to practice law as of June.

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Cheapest regular gas in cities across Jersey County in week ending July 12

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 16, 2025

The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout Jersey County was found at two gas stations in the week ending July 12, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Highland Community Unit School District 5 students suspended 43 times during 2023-24 school year

By R. M. Minor | Jul 16, 2025

There were 43 incidents of students being suspended in Highland Community Unit School District 5 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Kevin Schmidt organizes blood drive with ImpactLife on July 23

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt is organizing a blood drive in collaboration with ImpactLife.

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Senate passes bill aiding veteran homeowners; awaits President Trump's signature

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Today, a significant legislative step was taken as the Senate passed H.R. 1815, known as the VA Home Loan Program Reform Act.

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Mike Bost announces telephone town hall and highlights local agriculture and mental health initiatives

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Congressman Mike Bost posted a series of updates between July 14-16 highlighting an upcoming telephone town hall, meetings with agricultural leaders about policy issues impacting Southern Illinois farmers, and marking three years since the launch...

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Rep. Mike Bost announces town hall and highlights recent legislative efforts

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared information about an upcoming telephone town hall scheduled for July 21st and discussed meetings focused on agriculture policy and mental health resources via Twitter posts dated July 14-16, 2025.

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Fairview Heights residents rank 78th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for May

By M. W. Rivera | Jul 15, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid just under $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 78th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in May.

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How many times were students suspended or expelled in High Mount School District 116 during 2023-24 school year?

By R. M. Minor | Jul 15, 2025

There were 46 incidents of students being suspended just in High Mount School District 116 during the 2023-24 school year, according to the Illinois Report Card.

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Cheapest diesel in cities across Madison County in week ending July 5

By V. S. Aguilar | Jul 15, 2025

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

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Senator Harriss hosts ICASH event in East Alton on Thursday

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss is collaborating with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office to host an ICASH event this Thursday.

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Free tire recycling event in Freeburg hosted by State Rep. Kevin Schmidt

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a free tire recycling event set for Saturday, July 19th.

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Rep. Amy Elik hosts free document shred day in Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Jul 15, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik is organizing a free shred day in Glen Carbon, Illinois.

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Effective property tax rate in Madison County outpaced the national average in Q2

By G. A. Salazar | Jul 14, 2025

Property owners in Madison County paid 1.8% of the value of their homes in property taxes in the second quarter of 2025, which is more than 1.7 times the national average, according to the real estate analysis posted by Metro East Sun.