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St. Clair County taxpayers give just over $3 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 5, 2025

In July, St. Clair County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Tire recycling event set in Cahokia Heights; Rep. Schmidt highlights local initiatives

By B. B. Jones | Sep 5, 2025

A tire recycling event is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, at the Cahokia Heights Community Center, located at 509 Camp Jackson Rd.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8?

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 5, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action in the week starting Monday, Sept. 8.

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Marissa Community Unit School District 40 had $435,000 in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Sep 4, 2025

Marissa Community Unit School District 40's outstanding school debt reached $435,000 as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $89,322.4 per student.

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Madison County collects $332,682 in County Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 4, 2025

In July, Madison County saw a decrease in County Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Week ending Sept. 13: 2 inmates sentenced in St. Clair County to be released from prison

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 4, 2025

There were two inmates who were sentenced in St. Clair County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt schedules free job fair in East St. Louis

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 4, 2025

Illinois State Representative Kevin Schmidt will host a free job fair on Thursday, November 6, from 9 a.m. to noon.

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Elik and Harriss organize job fair; new law modernizes America’s Central Port District

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 4, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) and State Senator Erica Harriss (R-Glen Carbon) are organizing a free job fair in Alton, aiming to connect local residents with employment opportunities.

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Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 had $1.4 million in outstanding debt as of fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Sep 3, 2025

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 had the second lowest outstanding school debt among St. Clair County school districts as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Week ending Sept. 13: 4 inmates sentenced in Madison County to be released

By G. T. Bliss | Sep 3, 2025

There were four inmates who were sentenced in Madison County and are set to be released from prison in the week ending Sept. 13.

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Rep. Mike Bost highlights V-J Day remembrance and House proceedings in latest posts

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared reflections on V-J Day and recent developments at Scott Air Force Base through several posts dated September 3, 2025.

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Madison County residents pay approximately $1.5 million in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025

In July, Madison County saw a decrease in Metro-East Transit District Sales Tax collection compared to the previous month.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt donates legislative pay raises to local food pantries

By B. B. Jones | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt, who began serving the 114th House District in Illinois in 2023, has been focusing on reducing costs and taxes for families.

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Senator Harriss and Rep. Elik organize free job fair in Alton with local employers

By B. B. Jones | Sep 3, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss and State Representative Amy Elik will co-host a free job fair in Alton on Friday, September 5.

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Mike Bost commemorates V-J Day and discusses Scott Air Force Base plans

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 3, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost marked V-J Day and discussed recent legislative activity on September 3, 2025 through a series of posts.

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Rep. Kevin Schmidt donates legislative pay raise to FFA Can-Do Challenge

By C. M. Lange | Sep 3, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (R-Millstadt) has donated his legislative pay raise for September to the FFA Can-Do Challenge, a statewide initiative aimed at supporting those in need.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 3, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Saturday, Sept. 6.

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Kara Littlejohn joins HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Fairview Heights

By Metro East Sun | Sep 3, 2025

Kara Littlejohn, APRN, has joined HSHS Medical Group Family Medicine in Fairview Heights.

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1 gas station in cities throughout Madison County had the cheapest midgrade gas in week ending Aug. 23

By V. S. Aguilar | Sep 2, 2025

The only price of midgrade gas in cities throughout Madison County was found at a single gas station in the week ending Aug. 23, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

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Debt in Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188 hit $1.6 million in fiscal year 2024

By S. K. Hudson | Sep 2, 2025

Brooklyn Community Unit School District 188's outstanding school debt reached $1.6 million as of fiscal year 2024, according to the Illinois State Board of Education, or about $1,217,190 per student.