September, 2016 Stories | Metro East Sun

Illinois community colleges cost state over $215,000 per on-time graduate

By Metro East Sun | Sep 23, 2016

Millions of dollars in taxpayer money are being spent in Illinois to support students and the community colleges in Illinois, but most of the students never graduate.

State losing young workers in record numbers

By Metro East Sun | Sep 23, 2016

Calling it a sign of economic and political crises, the Illinois Policy Institute said the state is losing residents much faster than its neighbors.

Brault Eric L. and Brault Melinda acquire 110 Northwoods Drive, Troy

By Metro East Sun | Sep 23, 2016

On Sept. 23, 2016, Smith Raymond E. and Smith Maria Michelle sold their home at 110 Northwoods Drive, Troy to Brault Eric L. and Brault Melinda for $227,000.

Mautino scandal virtually ignored in state media, blogger reports

By Metro East Sun | Sep 22, 2016

Despite the controversy surrounding embattled Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino, whatever misdeeds he may have committed, the scandal apparently is not a big deal, if news media buzz and political heat are any indication, a vocal citizen journalist recently said on his blog.

Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Bcat 2014-4TT purchase 1908 Poplar St., Highland

By Metro East Sun | Sep 22, 2016

On Sept. 22, 2016, Judicial Sales Corp., Wilmington Savings Fund Society, Christiana (trust), Hofer Debra L. and Bcat Two Thousand Fourteen-Four TT sold their two bedroom home at 1908 Poplar St., Highland to Wilmington Savings Fund Society and Bcat 2014-4TT for $95,500.

Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group goes over reports at meeting

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

The City of Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group met at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

Fairview Heights Community Committee to consider land use, development report

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

Members of the Fairview Heights Community Committee will meet at 7 p.m. today, Sept. 21.

Alton Oriental Garden Committee to review treasure's report

By Louie Torres | Sep 21, 2016

Members of the City of Alton Oriental Garden Committee will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29.

Madison-Bond Workforce Innovation Board to meet, discuss finances

By Louie Torres | Sep 20, 2016

The Madison-Bond Workforce Innovation Board will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22.

SIUE to host wrestling prospect camp

By Brent Zell | Sep 18, 2016

Southern Illinois-Edwardsville will host a wrestling prospect camp on Oct. 22, according to SIUEcougars.com.

Edwardsville Public Safety Committee meets to discuss action items

By Louie Torres | Sep 17, 2016

The City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Alton Oriental Garden Committee gathers to discuss financial report

By Louie Torres | Sep 17, 2016

Members of the Alton Oriental Garden Committee met at 4 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.

Alton Haskell Playhouse Committee meets to consider new business

By Louie Torres | Sep 17, 2016

The Alton Haskell Playhouse Committee met at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15.

IEMA proposes radioactive materials license changes

By Metro East Sun | Sep 16, 2016

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA) recently proposed a change to the radioactive material licensing requirements.

Rauner urges Assembly to put redistricting reform back on ballot

By Metro East Sun | Sep 16, 2016

Now that the Illinois Supreme Court has kept redistricting reform, also known as "free maps," off the November ballot, Gov. Bruce Rauner said he wants the General Assembly to put it back on.

Illinois governor, AFSCME remain deadlocked in contract talks

By Metro East Sun | Sep 16, 2016

More than a year after talks between Gov. Bruce Rauner and the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees were said to have reached an impasse in negotiations over the union's contract with the state which expired on June 30, 2015, all efforts to agree on new terms have been fruitless.