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City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Traffic & Parking Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Ordinance & Legal Review Committee met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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City of Belleville Public Library Board met Oct. 14

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 17, 2025

City of Belleville Public Library Board met Tuesday, Oct. 14

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Alton residents rank 91st in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 16, 2025

Alton residents paid just over $1.1 million in sales taxes, ranking 91st in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Mike Bost comments on Trump’s actions during government shutdown and posthumous award for Charlie Kirk

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost addressed recent actions by President Trump during the ongoing government shutdown in a series of posts dated October 14-16, 2025.

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Mike Bost highlights Trump actions and shutdown dispute in recent posts

By C. M. Davis | Oct 16, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost commented on President Trump’s recent decisions and criticized congressional Democrats over the ongoing shutdown in posts dated October 14-16, 2025.

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O'Fallon ranks 54th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 15, 2025

O'Fallon residents paid approximately $1.7 million in sales taxes, ranking 54th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Senator Erica Harriss hosts appreciation event for Metro East first responders

By C. M. Davis | Oct 15, 2025

State Senator Erica Harriss has announced the first annual First Responders Appreciation Event, inviting police officers, EMTs, dispatchers, EMA personnel, coroners, and other first responders from the 56th District to attend.

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Belleville residents rank 58th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois for August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 14, 2025

Belleville residents paid just over $1.6 million in sales taxes, ranking 58th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Mike Bost highlights Columbus Day, Middle East hostages, and academy nomination deadline

By C. M. Davis | Oct 14, 2025

Rep. Mike Bost shared posts on Columbus Day celebrations, the release of hostages held by Hamas, and an approaching deadline for Military Service Academy nominations on October 13 and 14, 2025.

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Elik responds as former Speaker Madigan begins prison sentence for corruption

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 14, 2025

State Representative Amy Elik (R-Alton) issued a statement after former House Speaker Michael J. Madigan began serving a 7.5-year sentence for corruption in a federal prison in West Virginia.

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SIU School of Dental Medicine offers free dental care for veterans on November 13

By B. W. Aviles | Oct 14, 2025

The Southern Illinois University (SIU) School of Dental Medicine will hold its Annual Veterans Dental Care Day on November 13, 2025.

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Illinois lawmakers respond to summer electricity rate spikes with proposed energy policy changes

By C. M. Davis | Oct 14, 2025

Illinois residents experienced higher electricity bills this summer due to prolonged heat and increased demand, which put pressure on the state’s energy grid.

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Fairview Heights ranks 80th in total sales taxes paid per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 13, 2025

Fairview Heights residents paid approximately $1.3 million in sales taxes, ranking 80th in total sales taxes paid per municipality in August.

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Prairie State Sales Taxes: Jersey County residents paid 48th-largest sum in August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 13, 2025

Jersey County residents paid $489,259 in sales taxes, the 48th highest total paid per county in August.

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Columbus Day marked as celebration of Italian-American heritage

By C. M. Davis | Oct 13, 2025

Initially established to commemorate the arrival of Christopher Columbus in the Americas on October 12, 1492, Columbus Day has evolved into a celebration of Italian-American heritage.

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Collinsville responsible for 42nd-highest sales tax revenue per muncipality in Illinois during August

By M. W. Rivera | Oct 12, 2025

Collinsville residents paid approximately $2.1 million in sales taxes, the 42nd highest total paid per municipality in August.

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Madison County residents paid 8th-largest sum in sales taxes in Illinois during August

By C. M. Lange | Oct 12, 2025

Madison County residents paid just over $4.5 million in sales taxes, the eighth highest total paid per county in August.

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Family and kids events lineup in Metro East for Oct. 12-18

By T. L. Boudreaux | Oct 12, 2025

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

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City of O'Fallon City Council met Sept. 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 12, 2025

City of O'Fallon City Council met Monday, Sept. 15