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$154,622 in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collected in July for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 9, 2025

In July, Jersey County saw a decrease in Special County Retailers Occupation Tax collection compared to the previous month.

Critics highlight mismanagement under Governor Pritzker as key issues mount

By C. M. Davis | Sep 9, 2025

The Illinois Department of Corrections has not been able to calculate recidivism rates since 2022, according to a recent report by WGN.

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 9, 2025

This former Metro East Sun area high school standout will be in action on Friday, Sept. 12.

Madison County taxpayers give approximately $1.2 million in Countywide Sales Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 8, 2025

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

Rep. Bost on fentanyl crisis: We must 'hold Chinese producers and officials accountable for the spread of illicit fentanyl'

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost of Illinois has expressed his support for the Stop Chinese Fentanyl Act, stating that it will hold producers accountable and protect communities from opioids.

Schmidt announces mobile office hours for district residents in October

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

State Representative Kevin Schmidt has announced a series of Mobile Office Hours events in October.

Elik and Harriss host job fair in Alton with strong community turnout

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 8, 2025

A job fair organized by State Representative Amy Elik and State Senator Erica Harriss took place at the Scott Bibb Center in Alton, attracting hundreds of job seekers.

Mike Bost highlights legislative actions and community events in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Sep 8, 2025

U.S. Representative Mike Bost shared recent legislative votes supporting energy security measures alongside meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025; he also congratulated Marion’s Market Street Music Conservatory Adult...

Mike Bost highlights appropriations vote, firefighter engagement, and choir recognition

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 8, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared updates on recent legislative action supporting energy policy, meetings with local firefighters from Karnak on September 7-8, 2025, and celebrated a Southern Illinois choir's selection to perform at the White House this...

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Which former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 11?

By M. G. Bartholomew | Sep 8, 2025

These former Metro East Sun area high school standouts will be in action on Thursday, Sept. 11.

$62,122 in Countywide Sales Tax collected in July for Jersey County

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 8, 2025

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

Family & kids events this week in Metro East: Sept. 7-13

By T. L. Boudreaux | Sep 7, 2025

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

St. Clair County school districts ranked by share of debt capacity used in fiscal year 2024

By R. M. Minor | Sep 6, 2025

Cahokia Community Unit School District 187 used the largest share of its debt limit in St. Clair County during fiscal year 2024, at 165.9% of its Equalized Assessed Value (EAV).

St. Clair County collects $33,320 in Metro-East Mass Transit District Vehicle Fee Tax in July

By M. W. Rivera | Sep 6, 2025

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

Home sales during week ending Aug. 30 in Madison County

By Y. M. Paxton | Sep 6, 2025

There were two reported residential sales in Madison County in the week ending Aug. 30, according to BlockShopper.com.

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met September 3

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 6, 2025

City of Belleville Economic Development & Annexation Committee met 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 3

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation, energy rules rollback, suicide prevention

By T. K. Wolfe | Sep 6, 2025

U.S. Rep. Mike Bost posted about his recent votes on anti-fentanyl legislation and rolling back federal energy regulations between September 4-6, while also promoting suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention Month

Mike Bost highlights votes on fentanyl legislation and energy policy

By B. W. Aviles | Sep 6, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost posted updates between September 4-6, outlining his positions on fentanyl-related sanctions against China, opposition to certain Biden administration energy rules, and suicide prevention resources during National Suicide Prevention...

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Aug. 5

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 6, 2025

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Aug. 5

City of Edwardsville Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee met Sept. 3