September, 2017 Stories | Metro East Sun

CA Jones Inc. unloads 4411 Maple Brook Drive, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

The property at 4411 Maple Brook Drive, Belleville was sold on Sept. 21, 2017 by CA Jones Inc. for $206,000. The buyers were Jeffery S Hanewinkel and Kimberlee D Mezyk.

Lance and Amy Engle buy 2146 Southern Oak Circle, Belleville

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

On Sept. 21, 2017, Lance and Amy Engle purchased a property at 2146 Southern Oak Circle, Belleville from Homes By Deesign Inc. for $295,000.

Lf & Son Constr LLC buys 1420 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

On Sept. 19, 2017, Leann Ozier (trustees) and Keck Ridge Land Trust sold their property at 1420 Keck Ridge Drive, O'Fallon to Lf & Son Constr LLC for $168,000.

JMRHoldings LLC acquire 15 Westwood Drive, Cahokia

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

On Sept. 19, 2017, JMRHoldings LLC sold their home at 15 Westwood Drive, Cahokia to Maria Y. W. H. Wu and Jacob TSE for $40,000.

John Cusumano unloads 2626 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

On Sept. 19, 2017, Kuburic Properties LLC purchased a property at 2626 Camp Jackson Road, Cahokia from John Cusumano for $237,000.

Country-Tek Homes Inc. and Country Tek Homes Inc. buy 131 Wilson Creek Drive, Shiloh

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 23, 2017

On Sept. 19, 2017, Straqr Long Term Properties LLC sold their property at 131 Wilson Creek Drive, Shiloh to Country-Tek Homes Inc. and Country Tek Homes Inc. for $20,000.

Income tax hike will cost East Saint Louis residents $3,586,680.84 more this year, ranked 4th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 22, 2017

East Saint Louis taxpayers will pay an additional $3,586,680.84 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Alton FD responds to 160 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2017

Alton Fire Department responded to 396 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

8 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62040

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 22, 2017

Eight offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62040, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Bost touts $700,000 grant to boost Granite City rail service

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 21, 2017

A project to better link America’s Central Port in Granite City with national freight transportation will receive the majority of its funding from a federal grant recently announced by Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL), according to a press release.

Income tax hike will cost East Carondelet residents $287,101.46 more this year, ranked 14th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 21, 2017

East Carondelet taxpayers will pay an additional $287,101.46 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62025

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in May live in Illinois zip code 62025, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Wood River FD responds to 53 fires in 2016

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 21, 2017

Wood River Fire Department responded to 131 calls in 2016, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System obtained by the Metro East Sun.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62010

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 20, 2017

One offender released on parole in May lives in Illinois zip code 62010, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

IDOT hails Alton transportation hub as 'landmark' opportunity

By Caitlin Nordahl | Sep 20, 2017

A recently opened Regional Multimodal Transportation Center in Alton will offer easier travel connections and promote future economic development in the area, according to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).

Metro East Sun Athletes in Action, Football: Sept. 17 - Sept. 23

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 20, 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 Sept. 17 to Sept. 23.

Income tax hike will cost Dupo residents $894,127.91 more this year, ranked 11th in Saint Clair County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 20, 2017

Dupo taxpayers will pay an additional $894,127.91 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Kappert Constr Co. Inc. unloads 9722 Winnebago Way, Mascoutah

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 20, 2017

On Sept. 18, 2017, Kappert Constr Co. Inc. sold their property at 9722 Winnebago Way, Mascoutah to Shawn D. and Anita L. Kearney for $407,000.

New Tradition Homes LLC sells 3427 Dakota Drive, Shiloh

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 20, 2017

The property at 3427 Dakota Drive, Shiloh was sold on Sept. 18, 2017 by New Tradition Homes LLC for $280,000. The buyers were Thomas H. and Donna A. Robacker.