Metro East Sun

Alton Amphitheater Commission met at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 18.

Alton Appearance Review Commission will meet December 20.

Alton Appearance Review Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20.

Alton City Council will meet December 20.

Alton City Council will meet Wednesday, Dec. 20.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met December 18.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Monday, Dec. 18.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met December 11.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11.

Alton Historical Commission met December 19.

Alton Historical Commission met at 7 mp.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19.

Taxes, Madigan behind Illinois' out-migration, Babcock says

By Angela Underwood | Dec 19, 2017

Mike Babcock, the Bethalto Republican who is seeking the House seat in the 111th District, is blaming taxes for Illinois' out-migration.

Moore not surprised by taxpayer flight from Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 19, 2017

Don Moore isn’t surprised that overburdened taxpayers in Illinois are reacting to still rising taxes by just walking away in frustration.

Reeves and Fullington acquire 1813 Ramada Blvd., Collinsville

On Dec. 19, 2017, Laswell sold their two bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 1813 Ramada Blvd., Collinsville to Reeves and Fullington for $84,000.

4 offenders paroled in zip code 62232 in August

Four offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62232, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Simon sells 3114 Sand Road, Edwardsville

On Dec. 19, 2017, Turso purchased a three bedroom home at 3114 Sand Road, Edwardsville from Simon for $134,500.

Cnr Inc. unloads 829 Tanzanite Lane, Mascoutah

On Dec. 19, 2017, Sean D. and Lisa M. Kimmle purchased a property at 829 Tanzanite Lane, Mascoutah from Cnr Inc. for $286,500.

Wilkinson purchases 700 Main St., Highland

The two bedroom home at 700 Main St., Highland was sold on Dec. 19, 2017 by Laster for $65,000. The buyer was Wilkinson.

Home sales in Centreville, December 3-9, 2017

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

Statewide test results: 44 percent of Worden failed English language arts

About 56 percent of Worden Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 44 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Wolf Branch students failed math

About 45 percent of Wolf Branch Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 55 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 49 percent of Worden students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 51 percent of Worden Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Worden students failed math

About 46 percent of Worden Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 54 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 52 percent of Wolf Branch students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 48 percent of Wolf Branch Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

David unloads 3417 Oakwood Ave., Alton