October, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

Madison FD responds to 27 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 6, 2017

Madison Fire Department responded to 35 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Goal(keeper)! SIUE star earns prestigious school award

By Nathan Davis | Oct 5, 2017

The soccer season has just started, but Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville (SIUE) player has already scored big.

Income tax hike will cost Smithton residents $1,668,001.83 more this year, ranked 9th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 5, 2017

Smithton taxpayers will pay an additional $1,668,001.83 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Grantfork VFD responds to four fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2017

Grantfork Volunteer Fire Department responded to four calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Patrick and Jennifer Aubry acquire 1584 Mary Todd Lane, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2017

On Oct. 2, 2017, Patrick and Jennifer Aubry purchased a property at 1584 Mary Todd Lane, O'Fallon from Bkd Properties LLC for $384,000.

Phillips Custom Builders Inc. acquires 615 Wheatfield Road, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2017

On Oct. 2, 2017, Phillips Custom Builders Inc. purchased a property at 615 Wheatfield Road, O'Fallon from Rich Gorazd Inc. for $30,000.

Retail Place LLC sells 301 Cherylwood Drive, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2017

The property at 301 Cherylwood Drive, O'Fallon was sold on Sept. 29, 2017 by Retail Place LLC for $25,000. The buyer was CA Jones Inc..

Granite City FD responds to 41 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2017

Granite City Fire Department responded to 93 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Income tax hike will cost Scott Air Force Base residents $121,203.06 more this year, ranked 17th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 4, 2017

Scott Air Force Base taxpayers will pay an additional $121,203.06 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62204

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2017

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 62204, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Glen Carbon FPD responds to 26 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2017

Glen Carbon Fire Protection District responded to 92 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

McCarter working to repeal Trust Act in Illinois

By Robert Hadley | Oct 3, 2017

Sanctuary cities put citizens at risk of violent crime, Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) contends in a recent press release.

Income tax hike will cost Saint Libory residents $192,052.45 more this year, ranked 16th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 3, 2017

Saint Libory taxpayers will pay an additional $192,052.45 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62234

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 3, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62234, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

McCarter calls law expanding nurses' role in health care a 'big win' for Illinois

By Robert Hadley | Oct 2, 2017

State Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) lauded Gov. Bruce Rauner for signing legislation McCarter co-sponsored that is designed to ease access to health care for elderly and rural populations.