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News from August 2018

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2018 Madison County Property Tax Report: East Alton, Madison, Pontoon Beach, Highland have highest property tax bills

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 27, 2018

Charlotte and Steve Blackledge are asking $429,000 for their 4,100 square foot ranch at 5200 Fox Cove in Edwardsville, overlooking the 18th fairway of Fox Creek Golf Course.

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Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most structure fires in 2017?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 27, 2018

Sauget Fire District and New Douglas Fire Protection Department were among Illinois fire protection districts that reported responding to the most structure fire incidents per capita in 2017, according to the latest state report.

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City of Belleville Electrical Commission met August 21

By Bree Gonzales | Aug 27, 2018

City of Belleville Electrical Commission met Tuesday, Aug. 21.

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Pontoon Beach reports 24 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $210,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 24 paid the top home sale price for Pontoon Beach in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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How has spending changed at Freeburg CCSD 70?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 increased per-student spending 9.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

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How has spending changed at Freeburg CHSD 77?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Freeburg Community High School District 77 decreased per-student spending 5.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

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Freeburg donors gave $13,672.72 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

Over the last four years, 25 individual donors living in Freeburg gave $13,672.72 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Madison reports 16 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2018

A home buyer who paid $50,500 to purchase a home on March 28 paid the top home sale price for Madison in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Jameson not surprised to find Illinois has 2nd highest property taxes in U.S.

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2018

Doug Jameson is working hard trying to get Illinois voters to channel their anger into action.

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Kay not surprised by outmigration issue in face of state's property tax rates

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 25, 2018

Republican House hopeful Dwight Kay would like to see a system where taxpayers have more of a say about what kind of state they get to call home.

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Fairview Heights donors gave $48,003.74 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

Over the last four years, 76 individual donors living in Fairview Heights gave $48,003.74 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

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Moro reports 17 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $322,000 to purchase a home on May 18 paid the top home sale price for Moro in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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How much has Grant CCSD 110 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 accumulated $6.76 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

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Hamel reports 6 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 25, 2018

A home buyer who paid $245,000 to purchase a home on May 8 paid the top home sale price for Hamel in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Lisa Kaye Ely sells 1744 Venice Ave., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 24, 2018

On Aug. 24, 2018, Beth Hicks purchased a three bedroom home at 1744 Venice Ave., Granite City from Lisa Kaye Ely for $68,000.

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Plummer calls for property tax reform to help curb state's outmigration issue

By Glenn Minnis | Aug 24, 2018

No matter where Jason Plummer goes on the campaign trail, the first thing he hears is always the same.

Piedmont Development Corp. sells 1103 Troy Road, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 24, 2018

On Aug. 24, 2018, Piedmont Development Corp. sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1103 Troy Road, Edwardsville to Nathan E. and Brandi M. Brace for $225,000.

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Holiday Shores reports 20 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $262,000 to purchase a home on March 2 paid the top home sale price for Holiday Shores in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Edwardsville donors gave $487,663.64 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

Over the last four years, 264 individual donors living in Edwardsville gave $487,663.64 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

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How much has Granite City CUSD 9 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 24, 2018

Granite City Community Unit School District 9 accumulated $25.39 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.