June, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Bourne, Davidsmeyer, Meier join Democrats to pass budget amendment

By Matt Smith | Jun 30, 2017

Hours before the fiscal year runs out, the Illinois House voted 90-25 to approve a budget amendment.

Brady nominated to replace Radogno as Senate GOP Leader

By Hoang Tran | Jun 30, 2017

Sen. Bill Brady (R-Bloomington) was selected unanimously today by his Republican colleagues to serve as new Illinois Senate Republican Leader.

SIUE volleyball coach heads to Illinois State

By Robert Lawson | Jun 30, 2017

After a satisfying and successful coaching career at the helm of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville volleyball, head coach Leah Johnson will take on a new role with even more challenges as head coach at Illinois State University in the Missouri Valley Conference.

Alhambra Primary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Alhambra Primary School's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Analysis: Sales tax funded 4 percent of Village of Cahokia budget in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Village of Cahokia's local sales tax brought in $541,618 in 2016, according to Illinois State Comptroller revenue data.

Who are Belleville Township's highest-paid employees?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 3 highest-paid employees of Belleville Township, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

Albert Cassens Elementary post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Albert Cassens Elementary's 2016 standardized test scores increased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Alton High School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Alton High School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Belleville School District 118 placed on financial "Early Warning" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Belleville School District 118 on its financial "Early Warning" list.

The price of local government: Village of Cahokia

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

The village of Cahokia budget was $22.34 million for its 2015 fiscal year, or $4,060.86 per household.

East St Louis SD 189 holds $36.7 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

East St. Louis School District 189 has $36,714,119 in debt, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Unpaid fines for Cahokia-based campaign committee totaled $8,425 in January 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

One campaign committee in Cahokia has overdue fines amounting to a total of $8,425, records obtained by the Metro East Sun show.

Here are the 3 former employees of Belleville Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2017

Here are the 3 former employees of Belleville Township receiving the highest annual pension payouts, according to 2015 Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) records:

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee will meet June 27.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 27.

City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee Met June 26.

By Ma. Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 30, 2017

City of Edwardsville Public Safety Committee met at 5 p.m. Monday, June 26.

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Radogno sends shockwave with sudden resignation from Senate

By Hoang Tran | Jun 29, 2017

In a surprise announcement, Illinois Senate Minority Leader Christine Radogno (R-Lemont) resigned her position and the Senate effective Saturday.

SIUE men's soccer releases 2017 schedule

By Robert Lawson | Jun 29, 2017

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville men's soccer announced its schedule for the 2017 season — its first in the Mid-American Conference.

College tuition has little link to state funding, analyst determines

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 29, 2017

College tuition tends to rise regardless of how much money the state puts toward education, a new study reveals.

Belle Valley SD 119 holds $40.5 million in long-term debt

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2017

Belle Valley School District 119 has $40,479,579 in debt, which is $16,211 per household in the district, according to Illinois State Board of Education 2016 financial reports obtained by the Metro East Sun.