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City of Edwardsville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of O'Fallon Historic Preservation Committee met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of O'Fallon Historic Preservation Committee met Tuesday, Aug. 5

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City of O'Fallon Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of O'Fallon Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Police & Fire Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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City of Belleville Planning Commission Economic Development, Planning, and Zoning Department met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Planning Commission Economic Development, Planning, and Zoning Department met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Sept. 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Master Sewer Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 3

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City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met Aug. 6

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met Wednesday, Aug. 6

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City of Belleville City Council met Sept. 2

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 2

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Madison County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By R. M. Minor | Sep 5, 2025

School districts in Madison County carried over $407 million in long-term debt in fiscal year 2024, with some using more than 41.3% of their legal borrowing capacity.

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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.

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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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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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.