Metro East Sun

Meier gives Bartelso boys basketball team their due on House floor

By Angela Underwood | Feb 28, 2018

Rep. Charles Meier (R-Okawville) backed a resolution Tuesday honoring the Bartelso Elementary School boys basketball championship team.

From Prairie State Wire

Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

Kevin A. and Takia T. Roberts buy 216 Harmony Ridge Drive, Belleville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The property at 216 Harmony Ridge Drive, Belleville was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Fulford Homes LLC for $175,000. The buyers were Kevin A. and Takia T. Roberts.

Michael R. Riley Jr. and Carey N Riley buy 303 Paddock Road, Belleville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 303 Paddock Road, Belleville was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Franklin T. and Claudette A. Graetz for $252,000. The buyers were Michael R. Riley Jr. and Carey N Riley.

Recent Millstadt home sales, February 11-17, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of February 11-17, 2018.

100 most frugal cities in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

Village of Fidelity, Village of Williamson and Village of Elsah top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

McCarter questions ISBE's 'unrealistic' school funding recommendation

By Angela Underwood | Feb 27, 2018

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) made it clear Tuesday that nothing unrealistic should be brought before him.

Metro East among regions to receive child crime victim funds

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

St. Clair County will receive a $212,097 grant out of $2.7 million in funds earmarked for 17 Illinois counties to help children who have been victims of violent crimes, according to a state criminal justice agency.

From West Central Reporter

Harassment issues may prompt Dems to get rid of Madigan, Petty says

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Jonas Petty says the sexual harassment scandal rocking the office of House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) is representative of the poisonous culture the speaker has allowed to fester during his time in Springfield.

Babcock calls for Madigan resignation, says new blood needed in Springfield

By Angela Underwood | Feb 27, 2018

House hopeful Mike Babcock says in light of the recent controversy over House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), new ideas and new blood are crucially needed in Springfield.

Recent Cahokia home sales, February 11-17, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of February 11-17, 2018.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Highland students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

About 44 percent of Highland Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 56 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 47 percent of Highland failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

About 53 percent of Highland Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

Nicholas F. Distefano acquires 7931 Sonora Ridge Ridge, Caseyville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2018

On Feb. 27, 2018, Nicholas F. Distefano purchased a property at 7931 Sonora Ridge Ridge, Caseyville from KC Constr Inc. for $228,500.

Analysis: 52 percent of Highland students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 48 percent of Highland Middle School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 9 Illinois public colleges hike in-state tuition faster than inflation over 3 years

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Nine public schools in Illinois raised tuition faster than inflation over a three-year period, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of in-state tuition for 2013-14 and 2016-17 at 115 public colleges and universities in 10 Midwest states.

IL Rising: Don Moore On The Disastrous 2017 Income Tax Hike

By LGIS News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Don Moore On The Disastrous 2017 Income Tax Hike

Moore ad highlights his Marine Corps virtues

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 26, 2018

A recent campaign ad for Don Moore, a Troy Republican running in the GOP primary in the 108th House District against Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville), features various individuals commenting on Moore's virtues, which he credits the Marine Corps for instilling in him.

Illinois residents 'tired of business as usual.' Jameson says

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2018

Doug Jameson wants voters to know the power for change lies in their hands and the time to flex their muscle is now.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Village of Sauget, City of Grafton and City of Highland top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.