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News from August 2017

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Alton, Roxana, Granite City, Cahokia, East St. Louis students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

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Top earner at Southern Illinois University- Edwardsville brought home $327K in 2016

By LocalLabs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

Chancellor Julie Furst-Bowe was the highest-earning individual at Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville in 2016, with total compensation reaching $327,954 according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois Board of Higher Education data.

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House hopeful wants St. Clair County keyed up and teed up for his campaign

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 31, 2017

St. Clair County Chairman Doug Jameson wants to get his run for state representative on course -- literally.

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Income tax hike will cost Marine residents $512,307.91 more this year, ranked 16th in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

Marine taxpayers will pay an additional $512,307.91 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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6200 Nagel LLC acquires 26 N. 39th St., Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The property at 26 N. 39th St., Belleville was sold on Aug. 28, 2017 by Anna V. Butz (trustees) for $45,000. The buyer was 6200 Nagel LLC.

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Retail Place LLC acquires 26 Del. Ray Drive, Fairview Heights

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

The property at 26 Del. Ray Drive, Fairview Heights was sold on Aug. 28, 2017 by Retail Place LLC for $25,000. The buyer was CA Jones Inc..

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Stephen E. and Beverly A. and Steve Reeb unload 29 Guetterman Drive, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Johnathan T. and Lisa Loesche purchased a home at 29 Guetterman Drive, Belleville from Stephen E. and Beverly A. and Steve Reeb for $574,000.

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Fulford Homes LLC acquire 849 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Tracy L. and Tye K. Bogart purchased a property at 849 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh from Fulford Homes LLC for $230,000.

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CA Jones Inc. acquires 1788 Old Park Lane, Swansea

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, CA Jones Inc. sold their property at 1788 Old Park Lane, Swansea to Melissa C Thomas for $217,000.

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CA Jones Inc. buys 3900 Finch Lane, Swansea

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Cobblestone Park LLC sold their property at 3900 Finch Lane, Swansea to CA Jones Inc. for $23,000.

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CA Jones Inc. sells 2178 Southern Oak Circle, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 31, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, CA Jones Inc. sold their property at 2178 Southern Oak Circle, Belleville to Jill Wodochek for $286,000.

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City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met July 27.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Thursday, July 27.

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City of Edwardsville City Council met July 5.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville City Council met Wednesday, July 5.

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City of Edwardsville City Council met July 18.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, July 18.

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Wood River supervisor sets sights on Beiser seat in House

By Caitlin Nordahl | Aug 30, 2017

Mike Babcock wants to prevent another state income tax increase like that imposed this summer, and he knows one way to help accomplish that goal: Replace Rep. Dan Beiser (D-Alton) in the 111th House District.

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City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met July 26.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Wednesday, July 26.

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City of Edwardsville City Council met August 1.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Aug. 1.

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met August 28.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Zoning Board of Appeals met at 7 p.m. Monday, August 28.

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City of Edwardsville Library Board met August 30.

By Lhalie Castillo | Aug 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Library Board met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, August 30.

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Income tax hike will cost Madison residents $420,244.75 more this year, ranked 19th in Madison County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 30, 2017

Madison taxpayers will pay an additional $420,244.75 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).