Metro East Sun

Alton Appearance Review Commission met November 8

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 6, 2018

Alton Appearance Review Commission met 8 a.m. Wednesday, November 8.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission will meet February 7

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 6, 2018

City of Alton Civil Service Commission will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, February 7.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met November 15

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 6, 2018

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, November 15.

Alton Historical Commission met December 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 6, 2018

Alton Historical Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, December 19.

IL Rising: Rauner's Lottery Chairman Insults Illinoisans

By LGIS News Service | Feb 6, 2018

Rauner's Lottery Chairman Insults Illinoisans

Moore says it's time for Rauner to step aside

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 5, 2018

Don Moore, a Troy Republican running against Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) in the GOP primary in the 108th District, believes that Illinois needs a new state leader for a number of reasons.

Mengarelli Martin J. and Mengarelli Laura R Andrews unload 1020 Robert Drive, Maryville

By Metro East Sun | Feb 5, 2018

The one bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1020 Robert Drive, Maryville was sold on Feb. 5, 2018 by Mengarelli Martin J. and Mengarelli Laura R Andrews for $210,000. The buyers were Andrews Kenneth and Andrews Judy.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Summit failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2018

About 36 percent of Summit Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 62 percent of Summit students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 38 percent of Summit Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Summit students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2018

About 40 percent of Summit Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 60 percent of students failed.

54th Senate District candidate says debates are important part of campaign process

By Chandra Lye | Feb 3, 2018

Jason Plummer, who is seeking the 54th District state Senate seat, said voters are the winners when it comes to public debates among candidates.

From West Central Reporter

Petty, 100th House District candidate, says voters would win in a Rauner-Ives debate

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Jonas Petty thinks the voters of Illinois would be the big winners in debates between Gov. Bruce Rauner and Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton), who is challenging Rauner for the governor's seat.

Statewide test results: 42 percent of St. Jacob students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

About 58 percent of St. Jacob Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 42 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 38 percent of St. Jacob students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 62 percent of St. Jacob Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 34 percent of St. Jacob failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

About 66 percent of St. Jacob Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 34 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of East failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

About 21 percent of East Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 79 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 82 percent of East students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 18 percent of East Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of East students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2018

About 16 percent of East Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 84 percent of students failed.

Voters missing out by Rauner balking at Ives debate, Kay says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2018

Dwight Kay think he knows exactly what Gov. Bruce Rauner is trying to do, he just finds the governor's actions and logic totally impractical.

Jameson says GOP primary focus should be on taking out Madigan

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 2, 2018

Doug Jameson thinks it's paramount that Republican voters not lose focus about the Gov. Bruce Rauner vs. Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) primary contest.