January, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Marissa failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

About 31 percent of Marissa Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 69 percent of students failed.

Secretary Housing Urban Development, Sec Housing Urban Development and US Department Housing Urban Development acquires 329 Admiral Drive, Alton

By Metro East Sun | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Atnay Series 1 LLC purchased a home at 329 Admiral Drive, Alton from Secretary Housing Urban Development, Sec Housing Urban Development and US Department Housing Urban Development for $148,145.

Analysis: 74 percent of Marissa students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 26 percent of Marissa Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Marissa students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

About 21 percent of Marissa Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 79 percent of students failed.

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met January 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 19, 2018

City of Belleville Streets & Grades Committee met 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 16.

Innovation Constr Services LLC acquires 1196 Widgeon Drive, Mascoutah

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 19, 2018

On Jan. 19, 2018, Innovation Constr Services LLC purchased a property at 1196 Widgeon Drive, Mascoutah from Townsend Square LLC for $65,000.

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met January 16

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jan 19, 2018

City of Belleville Historic Preservation Commission met 7 p.m. Tuesday, January 16.

City of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met January 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Fairview Heights Administration Committee met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 10.

DuPage County Transportation Committee met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

DuPage County Transportation Committee met at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

DuPage County Health and Human Services Committee met at 10 15 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

City of Edwardsville City Council met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, Jan. 16.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met January 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.

City of Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee met January 18.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville Cool Cities Initiative Advisory Committee met at 5 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 18.

City of Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville SIUE Community Destination Group met Tuesday, Jan. 16.

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met January 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Edwardsville Plan Commission met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.

City of Fairview Heights City Council met January 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Fairview Heights City Council met at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 16.

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met January 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.

From Prairie State Wire

Cubs, White Sox have high hopes for new season

By Nathan Davis | 7 years ago

With spring training for Major League Baseball just around the corner, the Chicago Cubs and White Sox are gearing up for the season. Both teams are heading into spring training with a good level of optimism.