December, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Alton City Council met October 10

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

Alton City Council met Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Jefferson Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Jefferson Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mark T. Zies acquire 5 Holiday Drive, Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The three bedroom home at 5 Holiday Drive, Collinsville was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Mark T. Zies for $179,900. The buyers were Drew T. and Aarika M. Wion.

Home sales in Shiloh, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Shiloh for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Home sales in Smithton, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Smithton for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

4 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62052 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Four offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 62052, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Prairie Du Long Township Precinct 2

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Prairie Du Long Township Precinct 2 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

State House race: Democrat Costello wins voter tally in Centreville Township Precinct 20

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Jerry Costello II led Republican David Friess in votes cast in Centreville Township Precinct 20 for the District 116 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Belleville home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 19 reported residential sales in Belleville for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Robert W. Hursey II sells 2905 Fredericka St., Belleville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The property at 2905 Fredericka St., Belleville was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Robert W. Hursey II for $63,000. The buyer was Raymon W Head II.

Home sales in Fairview Heights, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Fairview Heights for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Centreville home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Home sales in East St. Louis, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Mascoutah home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Victor Ortega and Marlen Meza buy 1741 Cherokee St., Caseyville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The property at 1741 Cherokee St., Caseyville was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Adalberto D Calderon for $18,000. The buyers were Victor Ortega and Marlen Meza.

Jerseyville East Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Jerseyville East Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Greenwood committee reports nearly $74K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Friends of LaToya N Greenwood, a candidate committee, reported receiving $74,479.59 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

State House race: Democrat Greenwood wins voter tally in Centreville Township Precinct 12

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Latoya N. Greenwood led Republican Jason Madlock in votes cast in Centreville Township Precinct 12 for the District 114 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

88.3 percent of Wilbur Trimpe teachers stay put; average earns $59,458.53 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

More than 88.3 percent of teachers stay at Wilbur Trimpe Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.