Metro East Sun

Cost of college went up for all students at Southwestern Illinois College

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

In-state tuition and fees rose 1 percent for 2017-18 at Southwestern Illinois College, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Home sales in O'Fallon, May 20-26, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in O'Fallon for the week of May 20-26, 2018.

Report: Average pensioner in Glen Carbon Police Pension Fund earns $71,705 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

The Glen Carbon Police Pension Fund had 20 active participants receiving an average salary of $71,705 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Bethalto administrators rank 432nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Administrators in Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 earn an average of $97,699 per year, ranking 432nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Wolf Branch spent $9,537 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Spending per pupil at Wolf Branch School District 113 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Analysis: O'Fallon pays $3.32 for every $1 pensioners contribute to O'fallon Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 4, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 76.9 percent of the $1,439,160 the O'fallon Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.32 for every $1 from pension members.

Democrats send altered Child Death Review Team Act to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | Jun 4, 2018

Changing up leadership and opening confidential records goes against GOP beliefs.

Bruce R. and Marilyn F. Pierce unload 535 Thorngate Road, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018, Scott A. and Janetta D. Larue purchased a two bedroom home at 535 Thorngate Road, Granite City from Bruce R. and Marilyn F. Pierce for $42,000.

Crystal Grace and Crystal and Brian D. Matthews sell 3234 Westchester Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2018

On June 4, 2018, Crystal Grace and Crystal and Brian D. Matthews sold their home at 3234 Westchester Drive, Granite City to Herbert H. and Linda S. Cain for $140,000.

Ronald Dean and Vicki L. Simpson acquire 9 Legacy Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 4, 2018

The four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 9 Legacy Drive, Granite City was sold on June 4, 2018 by Ronald Dean and Vicki L. Simpson for $230,000. The buyers were Kenneth Jackson and Rebecca Ambuehl.

From Prairie State Wire

Population falling, but Illinois government leaders agree to spend, borrow more

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

Illinois state government leaders say they will spend a record $38.5 billion and borrow an estimated $11.5 billion over the next year, according to a fiscal year 2019 budget plan approved by Gov. Bruce Rauner.

HUNTLEY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 158: “Heineman Apprentice” Projects Raise More Than $5,000 for Charity

By Press release submission | Jun 4, 2018

Team 8-1 students at Heineman Middle School raised more than $5,000 for charities through projects completed for “Heineman Apprentice” this spring.

Report: Fairview/Caseyville FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $36,071 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 3, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Fairview/Caseyville FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 1.10 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Belleville administrators rank 245th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Administrators in Belleville Township High School District 201 earn an average of $108,466 per year, ranking 245th out of 858 districts in the state.

Cost of college went up for all students at McKendree University

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Tuition and fees rose 3.1 percent for 2017-18 at McKendree University, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Report: Lebanon spent $11,413 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Spending per pupil at Lebanon Community Unit School District 9 is up 11 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Fosterburg FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $34,478 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

The Fosterburg FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 7 active participants receiving an average salary of $34,478 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Belleville pays $5.99 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Northwest St Clair County Fpd Firefighters Pension

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.7 percent of the $40,167 the Northwest St Clair County Fpd Firefighters Pension brought in last year, or $5.99 for every $1 from pension members.

Home sales in Centreville, May 20-26, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 3, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 20-26, 2018.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met May 29.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 2, 2018

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, May 29.