Metro East Sun

The campaign committee of judge candidate Chris Kolker, Committee to Elect Judge Kolker, returned a $250 contribution from Illinois AFL-CIO Committee on Political Education on Jan. 16

Analysis: 96 percent of Madison Junior students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 4 percent of Madison Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 98 percent of Madison Junior students failed math

About 2 percent of Madison Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly all of students failed.

Recent Mascoutah home sales, December 31, 2017-January 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Mascoutah for the week of December 31, 2017-January 6, 2018.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Madison Junior failed English language arts

About 7 percent of Madison Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 93 percent of students failed.

Belleville resident calls Ameren's smart-meter plan a bad idea

By Karen Kidd | Jan 15, 2018

Belleville resident Walter Krushall says he's done enough research to know the smart meter that Ameren Illinois wants to install at his house – or charge him $20 a month if he opts out – is bad news.

St. Elizabeth’s Hospital advises caution in selecting safe children's toys

By Robert Hadley | Jan 15, 2018

With annual toy-related injuries to children topping a quarter-million cases nationwide, it pays to be cautious when selecting age-appropriate toys for your little ones, the pediatric department of Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in O'Fallon said in a release.

Analysis: 40 percent of Madison Junior students fail annual tests

Academic results data released recently reveals 60 percent of Madison Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Home sales in Fairview Heights, December 31, 2017-January 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 31, 2017-January 6, 2018.

Statewide test results: 48 percent of Madison Junior students failed math

About 52 percent of Madison Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

Statewide test results: 32 percent of Madison Junior failed English language arts

About 68 percent of Madison Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 32 percent of students failed.

Marine home prices rise in the second half of 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2017 in Marine rose by $12,450 while total sales decreased by 62.5%.

Swansea home prices rise in the second half of 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2017 in Swansea rose by $10,000 while total sales increased by 8.4%.

Roxana home prices rise in the second half of 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2017 in Roxana rose by $28,250 while total sales decreased by 25%.

Maryville home prices fall in the second half of 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in the second half of 2017 in Maryville fell by $7,000 while total sales decreased by 8.9%.

Collinsville (St. Clair County) home prices rise in 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in 2017 in Collinsville in St. Clair County rose by $16,000 while total sales increased by 34.5%.

Grantfork home prices fall in the second half of 2017