August, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Dane and Myriam B. Bay buy 1116 Lucca Drive, Caseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, CA Jones Inc. sold their property at 1116 Lucca Drive, Caseyville to Dane and Myriam B. Bay for $208,000.

Chad Collins acquires 2400 Geri Lynn Lane, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2017

On Aug. 22, 2017, Chad Collins purchased a property at 2400 Geri Lynn Lane, Belleville from Daniel G. and Patricia A. Dec'D Zimmerman for $126,000.

Steven Grasle acquires 7938 Sonora Ridge Ridge, Caseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2017

On Aug. 22, 2017, Metro Homes LLC sold their property at 7938 Sonora Ridge Ridge, Caseyville to Steven Grasle for $270,500.

Income tax hike will cost Hamel residents $297,246.18 more this year, ranked 20th in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 26, 2017

Hamel taxpayers will pay an additional $297,246.18 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

14 college students earn Madison County scholarships

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 26, 2017

Fourteen Madison County college students recently received scholarships totaling $10,500 through the 2017 Community Service Block Grant Scholarship administered by Madison County Community Development, according to a press release.

Belleville Kmart among three in Illinois slated for closure

By Carrie Bradon | Aug 25, 2017

After a second-quarter revenue loss of nearly $251 million, Sears has announced the upcoming closure of 28 Kmart stores across the country, including its Belleville location.

Income tax hike will cost Granite City residents $7,657,016.47 more this year, ranked 3rd in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 25, 2017

Granite City taxpayers will pay an additional $7,657,016.47 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

SIUE Cougars soccer looks to stay on top of the conference

By Nathan Davis | Aug 24, 2017

The Southern Illinois University Edwardsville women’s soccer team tasted blood last year, and it wants more.

Income tax hike will cost Godfrey residents $4,474,061.39 more this year, ranked 8th in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 24, 2017

Godfrey taxpayers will pay an additional $4,474,061.39 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Erin and Jennifer Zeitler buy 1032 Crooked Stick Drive, Caseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2017

On Aug. 18, 2017, Erin and Jennifer Zeitler purchased a property at 1032 Crooked Stick Drive, Caseyville from David and Dorota M. Garrett for $287,000.

Income tax hike will cost Glen Carbon residents $5,129,576.01 more this year, ranked 6th in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 23, 2017

Glen Carbon taxpayers will pay an additional $5,129,576.01 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Moylan Helen Ann and Moylan John sell 2500 Denver St., Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Aug 23, 2017

On Aug. 23, 2017, Moylan Helen Ann and Moylan John sold their commercial property at 2500 Denver St., Granite City to Moylan Mark W. for $70,000.

Income tax hike will cost Edwardsville residents $12,695,537.58 more this year, ranked 1st in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 22, 2017

Edwardsville taxpayers will pay an additional $12,695,537.58 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).