December, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Plummer says Trust Act hurts economy and job creation

By Chandra Lye | Dec 12, 2017

“One of the core values of our society is the rule of law,” Jason Plummer told the Metro East Sun. “I don’t think there should be sanctuary cities or sanctuary states because it goes against our core values.

The Lakin Children's (trust) sells 107 Hickory St., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Edwards purchased a one bedroom home at 107 Hickory St., Wood River from The Lakin Children's (trust) for $107,500.

Analysis: 76 percent of Douglas students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 24 percent of Douglas Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Crane purchases 3512 Glenn Drive, Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Crane purchased a home at 3512 Glenn Drive, Alton from Clendenny for $92,000.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Dorris Intermediate students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 20 percent of Dorris Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 80 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Dorris Intermediate failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 22 percent of Dorris Intermediate School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 79 percent of Dorris Intermediate students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 21 percent of Dorris Intermediate School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Gonzales acquires 3339 Drysdale Court, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3339 Drysdale Court, Edwardsville was sold on Dec. 12, 2017 by Byrne for $539,000. The buyer was Gonzales.

Home sales in Cahokia, November 26-December 2, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Cahokia for the week of November 26-December 2, 2017.

Johnson sells 4686 Drda Lane, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Williams purchased a two bedroom home at 4686 Drda Lane, Edwardsville from Johnson for $80,000.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Douglas failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 26 percent of Douglas Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Douglas students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 21 percent of Douglas Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 79 percent of students failed.

Innovation Constr Services LLC purchases 1164 Widgeon Drive, Mascoutah

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 11, 2017

On Dec. 11, 2017, Innovation Constr Services LLC purchased a property at 1164 Widgeon Drive, Mascoutah from Townsend Square LLC, Jerry Phillips and Ryan Florek for $65,000.

Shane Strait buys 206 W. Fourth St., O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 11, 2017

The property at 206 W. Fourth St., O'Fallon was sold on Dec. 11, 2017 by Kyle and Kelley Shirley for $120,000. The buyer was Shane Strait.

Collinsville home sales, November 26-December 2, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 26-December 2, 2017.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 62221 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2017

Six offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 62221, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.