Metro East Sun

None of Lovejoy Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and all of students failed.

Offender paroled in zip code 62074 in August

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 62074, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Analysis: 95 percent of Lovejoy students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 5 percent of Lovejoy Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of Lovejoy failed English language arts

About 10 percent of Lovejoy Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 90 percent of students failed.

Babcock puts politics aside during the holidays

By Angela Underwood | Dec 30, 2017

Michael Babcock said beyond the hustle, bustle and gifts, the true meaning of the season is Jesus Christ.

Plummer takes campaign break to reflect on the holidays

By Chandra Lye | Dec 30, 2017

Jason Plummer, an Edwardsville Republican seeking the state Senate seat in District 54, said he enjoys a simple Christmas celebration.

Statewide test results: 97 percent of Lovejoy failed English language arts

About 3 percent of Lovejoy Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly all of students failed.

Analysis: 98 percent of Lovejoy students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 2 percent of Lovejoy Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 100 percent of Lovejoy students failed math

None of Lovejoy Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and all of students failed.

Offender paroled in zip code 62062 in August

One offender released on parole in August lives in Illinois zip code 62062, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Businesses can apply for free feasibility study for adopting green energy

By Robert Hadley | Dec 29, 2017

Using a wood boiler to generate heat may save businesses money, and a study underway by the Illinois Sustainable Technology Center (ISTC) can calculate exactly how much savings they can realize.

Statewide test results: 58 percent of Liberty failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2017

About 42 percent of Liberty Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 58 percent of students failed.

Mark A. Spagnolo and Brooke N Watkins buy 4021 Sara St., Granite City

The home at 4021 Sara St., Granite City was sold on Dec. 29, 2017 by Homeinvestors LLC for $116,000. The buyers were Mark A. Spagnolo and Brooke N Watkins.

Stanley and Sarah Rasic acquire 130 St. Leo Drive, Cahokia

The home at 130 St. Leo Drive, Cahokia was sold on Dec. 29, 2017 by St. Louis Investments LLC for $46,000. The buyers were Stanley and Sarah Rasic.

Joseph and Rachel Paul buy 1615 Doris Ave., Cahokia

The home at 1615 Doris Ave., Cahokia was sold on Dec. 29, 2017 by St. Louis Investments LLC for $50,500. The buyers were Joseph and Rachel Paul.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62052 in August

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2017

Three offenders released on parole in August live in Illinois zip code 62052, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Charles Powell buys 2616 Kan., E. St. Louis

The property at 2616 Kan., E. St. Louis was sold on Dec. 29, 2017 by Iva Polk for $6,000. The buyer was Charles Powell.

Timmermeier unloads 1032 Danforth St., Alton

On Dec. 29, 2017, Timmermeier sold their three bedroom home at 1032 Danforth St., Alton to McDannel for $98,000.

Connie D Talley and Steven M Dec'D Hill acquires 213 Meadowbrook Drive, O'Fallon