December, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

9 offenders paroled in zip code 62201 in August

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2017

Nine offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62201, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Analysis: 74 percent of West students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 26 percent of West Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Bluffview failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 23, 2017

About 35 percent of Bluffview Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 65 percent of students failed.

Holidays are about giving back, Patton says

By Chandra Lye | Dec 22, 2017

Edwardsville Mayor Hal Patton, a Republican candidate in the 56th Senate district, said he and his family like to focus on giving over the holiday season.

HireLevel donates $1,265 to Mannie Jackson Center

By Tim Omarzu | Dec 22, 2017

HireLevel powered by Extra Help, one of the region's largest female-owned payroll and workforce management businesses, donated $1,265 to the Edwardsville-based Mannie Jackson Center for the Humanities Foundation.

Jameson on mission to rescue state from Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 22, 2017

Doug Jameson won’t be distracted from his mission of rescuing the state of Illinois from the clutches of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago).

Home sales in Swansea, December 10-16, 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2017

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 10-16, 2017.

Gilmore unloads 618 Grandview Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 22, 2017

On Dec. 22, 2017, Sanders purchased a one bedroom, one bathroom home at 618 Grandview Drive, Edwardsville from Gilmore for $159,000.

Werner and R. Werner Linda (estate) unload 29 Ginger Lake Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 22, 2017

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 29 Ginger Lake Drive, Glen Carbon was sold on Dec. 22, 2017 by Werner and R. Werner Linda (estate) for $170,000. The buyer was Starzyk.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 62221 in August

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2017

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

Analysis: 93 percent of Bernard Long students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 7 percent of Bernard Long Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Griffon sells 34 Katie Lynn Court, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 22, 2017

On Dec. 22, 2017, Nicol purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 34 Katie Lynn Court, Glen Carbon from Griffon for $188,000.

Kerkhoff buys 2024 Briarbend Court, Maryville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 22, 2017

On Dec. 22, 2017, Forer sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2024 Briarbend Court, Maryville to Kerkhoff for $180,000.

Wooden and Taylor acquires 1805 State St., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 22, 2017

On Dec. 22, 2017, Wooden and Taylor sold their home at 1805 State St., Alton to Blevens for $140,000.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of Bernard Long failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 22, 2017

About 10 percent of Bernard Long Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 90 percent of students failed.