Metro East Sun

Over the last four years, 91 individual donors living in Granite City gave $77,561.66 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 students suspended 33 times in a single school year

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 reported 33 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Steven C Bridick unloads 926 Reynolds St., Madison

On Aug. 29, 2018, Ramon and Andrea Duran purchased a two bedroom home at 926 Reynolds St., Madison from Steven C Bridick for $42,000.

Eric Allan Schuler unloads 2 Hanson Drive, Granite City

On Aug. 29, 2018, Eric Allan Schuler sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2 Hanson Drive, Granite City to John Andrew Major for $123,900.

How has spending changed at High Mount SD 116?

High Mount School District 116 decreased per-student spending 0.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Richard and Amanda Guntrum acquire 6 Oasis Drive, Edwardsville

The home at 6 Oasis Drive, Edwardsville was sold on Aug. 29, 2018 by Kraig R. and Trixy J. Harris for $62,500. The buyers were Richard and Amanda Guntrum.

Freeburg Community High School District 77 students suspended, expelled 128 times in a single school year

Freeburg Community High School District 77 reported one expulsions and 127 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tom Wells Jr. and Chastity M Wells sell 532 Sarah St., Livingston

On Aug. 29, 2018, Tom Wells Jr. and Chastity M Wells sold their one bedroom home at 532 Sarah St., Livingston to Glenwood Equities LLC for $115,000.

Kyle Schreiber and Alexandria C Hassler acquires 8646 Wieseman Road, Worden

On Aug. 29, 2018, Cody Farmer purchased a one bedroom home at 8646 Wieseman Road, Worden from Kyle Schreiber and Alexandria C Hassler for $175,000.

VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON: AARP - Paper Shred Event on Sept 15

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

AARP will hold a paper shred event on Saturday, September 15, 2018 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Glen Carbon Senior Center.

SIGNAL HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 181: Spirit Wear!

By Press release submission | Aug 29, 2018

TIME TO ORDER SPIRITWEAR!!!

Alton Appearance Review Commission met August 1.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2018

Alton Appearance Review Commission met Wednesday, Aug. 1.

Alton Amphitheater Commission met July 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 29, 2018

Alton Amphitheater Commission met Monday, July 16.

State Report: Madigan backs Godfrey’s Monica Bristow with $9,521

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 28, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave $9,521to Godfrey State House candidate Monica Bristow between July 15 and Aug. 15, state filings show.

State Report: Madigan backs Edwardsville’s Katie Stuart with $10,146

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 28, 2018

Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) gave $10,146 to Edwardsville State House candidate Katie Stuart between July 15 and Aug. 15, state filings show.

Toni and Thomas Carter acquire 270 Westwood Place, E. Alton

On Aug. 28, 2018, Betty A. Orlanco, Steven P O'Dell, Steven P Odell, Benjamin P. O'Dell and Benjamin P. Odepp purchased a three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 270 Westwood Place, E. Alton from Toni and Thomas Carter for $240,000.

Godfrey donors gave $52,301.77 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 28, 2018

Over the last four years, 47 individual donors living in Godfrey gave $52,301.77 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

Keith Spurgeon acquires 18 Marietta Place, Alton

On Aug. 28, 2018, David and Martha L. Stewart sold their home at 18 Marietta Place, Alton to Keith Spurgeon for $74,900.

Theodore and Yvonne Green acquires 1415 Paradise Drive, Highland

The two bedroom home at 1415 Paradise Drive, Highland was sold on Aug. 28, 2018 by Theodore and Yvonne Green for $127,000. The buyer was Zachary Stieb.

Rose A. and Jay A. Nicolaides unload 2304 Hickory Hill Lane, Highland