Metro East Sun

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Shiloh students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2018

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

Turner Enterprises Inc. sells 1148 Pisa Drive, Caseyville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Turner Enterprises Inc. sold their property at 1148 Pisa Drive, Caseyville to William B. Starnes for $252,500.

CA Jones Inc. acquires 10 Del. Ray Drive, O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

The property at 10 Del. Ray Drive, O'Fallon was sold on Jan. 31, 2018 by Retail Place LLC for $25,000. The buyer was CA Jones Inc..

Joanna A. Mosley buys 51 Long Branch Lane, Caseyville

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Sean R. and Heidi M. Turner sold their property at 51 Long Branch Lane, Caseyville to Joanna A. Mosley for $78,000.

From South Cook News

Boxing legend Martin McGarry remembered for putting youth 'on the right course'

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Former Cook County Sheriff Mike Sheahan will always cherish his friendship with Martin McGarry, but he’s even more grateful for the impact his friend of five decades had on his five boys.

Moore criticizes short spring legislative session

By Carrie Bradon | Jan 30, 2018

While there are many issues in Illinois government worthy of discussion, one that disturbs Don Moore, a Troy Republican running against Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) in 108th House District, is the recent decrease in required days of participation at the Statehouse for both House and Senate members.

Fulford Homes LLC acquire 2612 Beacon Point Court, Shiloh

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 30, 2018

On Jan. 30, 2018, Fulford Homes LLC sold their property at 2612 Beacon Point Court, Shiloh to Robin R. and Thomas J. Berezansky for $231,000.

Sean M. Teter and Tu K Luong acquire 1016 Richland Park Drive, O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 30, 2018

On Jan. 30, 2018, Sean M. Teter and Tu K Luong purchased a property at 1016 Richland Park Drive, O'Fallon from McBride Stone Bridge LLC for $295,000.

H&L Builders LLC sells 844 Bassett St., O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 30, 2018

The property at 844 Bassett St., O'Fallon was sold on Jan. 30, 2018 by H&L Builders LLC for $258,000. The buyer was Innovation Constr Services LLC.

Analysis: 62 percent of New Athens Junior High students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 38 percent of New Athens Junior High students are considered on track for the next grade level.

1ST National Bank Carlyle (trustees) and Trust No 1052 unload 1009 Belle Valley Drive, Belleville for $1.54M

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 30, 2018

On Jan. 30, 2018, Midwest Landings LLC purchased a home at 1009 Belle Valley Drive, Belleville from 1ST National Bank Carlyle (trustees) and Trust No 1052 for $1,535,000.

Kimberly Lincoln acquires 615 Wheatfield Road, O'Fallon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 30, 2018

The property at 615 Wheatfield Road, O'Fallon was sold on Jan. 30, 2018 by Phillips Custom Builders Inc. for $273,000. The buyer was Kimberly Lincoln.

Metro East's 10 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Grade school districts in Belleville, Madison and East Saint Louis ranked among Metro East's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 75 percent of New Athens Junior High students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 25 percent of New Athens Junior High students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 50 percent of New Athens Junior High failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 50 percent of New Athens Junior High students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and half of students failed.

Analysis: 51 percent of Shiloh students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 49 percent of Shiloh Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Shiloh failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 45 percent of Shiloh Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 55 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 48 percent of Shiloh students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

About 52 percent of Shiloh Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

CA Jones Inc. acquires 2682 London Lane, Shiloh

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2018

On Jan. 29, 2018, CA Jones Inc. purchased a property at 2682 London Lane, Shiloh from Ttw LLC for $43,000.