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News from October 2017

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Millstadt FPD responds to 36 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2017

Millstadt Fire Protection District responded to 62 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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'Hidden' Illinois budget gas tax called proof of need for transparency

By Chandra Lye | Oct 22, 2017

A gas tax hidden inside the 583-page state budget passed this summer is proof more transparency in government s needed, one Illinois Senate candidate says.

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Freeburg FPD responds to 28 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

Freeburg Fire Protection District responded to 64 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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Dennis W. Keller (trustees) sells 1205 Pisa Drive, Caseyville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

On Oct. 19, 2017, Jason G. and Dawn M. Portz purchased a property at 1205 Pisa Drive, Caseyville from Dennis W. Keller (trustees) for $40,000.

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John Wicinski acquires 24 Dale Allen Drive, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

The property at 24 Dale Allen Drive, Belleville was sold on Oct. 19, 2017 by James A. Poa Shank and Shank Judith a By Poa for $42,000. The buyer was John Wicinski.

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James E. Kelly and Mary E. Kemp acquire 30 Grandview Drive, Collinsville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

The property at 30 Grandview Drive, Collinsville was sold on Oct. 19, 2017 by Cameron J. and Kathleen R. Rettig for $105,000. The buyers were James E. Kelly and Mary E. Kemp.

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Cnr Inc. unloads 2719 London Lane, Shiloh

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

The property at 2719 London Lane, Shiloh was sold on Oct. 19, 2017 by Cnr Inc. for $262,500. The buyers were Roy A. Cherry Jr. and Alysia M Cherry.

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Glenwood Equities LLC acquires 2713 Old Caseyville Road, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

On Oct. 18, 2017, Marco Investments (also known as) and Marco Investment Group LLC sold their property at 2713 Old Caseyville Road, Belleville to Glenwood Equities LLC for $231,000.

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Karen Frentzel sells 1325 Merriam Parkway, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

The home at 1325 Merriam Parkway, O'Fallon was sold on Oct. 18, 2017 by Karen Frentzel for $320,000. The buyers were Cody and Andrea Gowler.

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Brandon M. Moton purchases 821 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2017

The property at 821 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh was sold on Oct. 18, 2017 by Bob J. Waterson (trustees) and Patricia A. Waterson (trustees) for $233,500. The buyer was Brandon M. Moton.

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Lawyer warns against override of 'fake' workers' comp bill veto

By Michael McGrady | Oct 20, 2017

A workers’ compensation bill the General Assembly is expected to take up when it returns to session is “nutty,” according to a Chicago attorney.

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Jersey County awarded one of six new enterprise zones in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 20, 2017

Jersey County has been awarded one of six new enterprise zones by the Illinois Department of Commerce Enterprise Board, according to a recent announcement.

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Fairmont City FD responds to 38 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2017

Fairmont City Fire Department responded to 43 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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East Side FPD responds to 38 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2017

East Side Fire Protection District responded to 98 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

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510 Holding Co. LLC purchases 18 Leonard Drive, Cahokia

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2017

On Oct. 16, 2017, 510 Holding Co. LLC purchased a home at 18 Leonard Drive, Cahokia from Bowen Properties & Renovations LLC and Ryan Bowen for $130,000.

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Lf & Son Constr LLC acquire 1413 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2017

The property at 1413 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon was sold on Oct. 13, 2017 by Lf & Son Constr LLC for $239,500. The buyers were Bradley and Meagan Wright.

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Beautiful Homes REI LLC buys 1717 Loretta Ave., Cahokia

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2017

On Oct. 13, 2017, St. Louis Investments LLC sold their property at 1717 Loretta Ave., Cahokia to Beautiful Homes REI LLC for $51,500.

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Davidsmeyer moves to block new Illinois abortion funding

By Justin Sedgwick | Oct 18, 2017

Less than a month after Gov. Bruce Rauner signed House Bill 40, which covers elective abortions for those on state insurance, Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) has introduced a bill to create the No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act to block the controversial measure.

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Metro East Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Oct. 15 - Oct. 21

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Metro East Sun coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Oct. 15 to Oct. 21.

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Camp Jackson FPD responds to 131 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2017

Camp Jackson Fire Protection District responded to 228 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.