December, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Cougars start track and field season on the right foot

By Nathan Davis | Dec 15, 2017

The indoor track and field season is underway for the men’s and women’s teams at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville.

Home sales in Caseyville, December 3-9, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 3-9, 2017.

Home sales in Belleville, December 3-9, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 3-9, 2017.

Nevlin acquires 39 Lexington Lane, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Jondro sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 39 Lexington Lane, Highland to Nevlin for $159,000.

5 offenders paroled in zip code 62095 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

Five offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 62095, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Hinds purchases 6036 Cherokee Ave., Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Hinds purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 6036 Cherokee Ave., Glen Carbon from Terhob LLC for $192,500.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Westhaven Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

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

Papke purchases 6 Halleck Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

The home at 6 Halleck Ave., Edwardsville was sold on Dec. 15, 2017 by Knolhoff and Knebel for $205,000. The buyer was Papke.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of West Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

About 22 percent of West Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Westhaven Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

About 32 percent of Westhaven Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 68 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 71 percent of Westhaven Elementary students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 29 percent of Westhaven Elementary students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Analysis: 70 percent of West Junior students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 30 percent of West Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Bettorf sells 906 Circle Drive, Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 15, 2017

On Dec. 15, 2017, Bassett purchased a two bedroom home at 906 Circle Drive, Bethalto from Bettorf for $129,000.

Offender paroled in zip code 46322 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 15, 2017

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 46322, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.