March, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison (Madison County) home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Madison in Madison County rose by $2,000 while total sales decreased by 60%.

Pontoon Beach home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Pontoon Beach rose by $60,000 while total sales increased by 150%.

Bethalto home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Bethalto fell by $3,000 while total sales decreased by 38.5%.

Jerseyville home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Jerseyville rose by $10,000 while total sales increased by 80%.

Fairview Heights home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Fairview Heights rose by $500 while total sales decreased by 19%.

Troy home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Troy fell by $28,500 while total sales decreased by 9.1%.

Lebanon home prices fall in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Lebanon fell by $109,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

Wood River home prices rise in February 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2017 in Wood River rose by $32,300 while total sales increased by 44.4%.

Roxana Village Council purchases police vehicles

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 7, 2017

The Roxana Village Council met Feb. 20 to purchase police vehicles.

Highland City Council approves mayor's commission appointments

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 7, 2017

The Highland City Council met Feb. 6 to approve the mayor's commission appointments.

Edwardsville administrative committee purchases new ambulance

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 7, 2017

The city of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee met Feb. 2 to purchase a new ambulance.

The Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 21 to authorize a sign variance for a free standing sign

By Lhalie Castillo | Mar 7, 2017

The Edwardsville City Council met Feb. 21 to authorize a sign variance for a free standing sign

Hartford mayoral candidate calls for an accounting

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 6, 2017

Pledging fidelity to financial responsibility, Village of Hartford resident and retired village staffer Jim Hickerson says Hartford needs someone like him as its mayor.

Independent Overton seeks to lead South Roxana Village

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 6, 2017

Armed with the advantage of many years of experience, retired township clerk and new independent leadership candidate Barbara Overton recently discussed her qualifications in her bid to become the next president of South Roxana Village.

Batinick: AFSCME members authorizing a strike is 'disappointing'

By Vimbai Chikomo | Mar 6, 2017

When the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) scheduled a strike vote earlier this year, many viewed the move as another tactic orchestrated by the union to prevent Gov. Bruce Rauner from imposing his last, best offer.