Metro East Sun

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Save a Life this Summer, Give Blood at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital on June 19

By Press release submission | Jun 7, 2018

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, June 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

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Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

City of Edwardsville City Council met June 5.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jun 7, 2018

City of Edwardsville City Council met Tuesday, June 5.

Equal-pay legislation passes Senate despite opposition from GOP

By Angela Underwood | Jun 7, 2018

Equal-pay legislation was as unpopular in the Senate as it was in the House.

Wood River home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Wood River rose by $24,000 while total sales decreased by 26.1%.

Godfrey home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Godfrey rose by $17,000 while total sales decreased by 20.6%.

St. Jacob home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in St. Jacob fell by $24,750 while total sales increased by 50%.

William W. and Peggy L. Wooff sell 708 Charmont Place, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The one bedroom home at 708 Charmont Place, Godfrey was sold on June 7, 2018 by William W. and Peggy L. Wooff for $115,000. The buyers were Christian B. Kanon and Kristen R Beck.

Centreville home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Centreville rose by $7,500 while total sales increased by 100%.

Alton home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Alton fell by $22,213 while total sales increased by 10.6%.

Edwardsville home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Edwardsville fell by $20,700 while total sales decreased by 15.6%.

Mascoutah home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Mascoutah fell by $13,500 while total sales decreased by 37.5%.

Analysis: Belleville pays $3.79 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Signal Hill Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 79.1 percent of the $31,514 the Signal Hill Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.79 for every $1 from pension members.

Caseyville home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Caseyville rose by $33,500 while total sales increased by 125%.

Report: Average pensioner in Granite City Police Pension Fund earns $72,016 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The Granite City Police Pension Fund had 56 active participants receiving an average salary of $72,016 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Bethalto home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Bethalto rose by $1,700 while total sales decreased by 28%.

Dupo home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Dupo fell by $45,500 while total sales increased by 183.3%.

Gregory and Greg Grinter acquires 1 Quail Hollow Court, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The eight bedroom home at 1 Quail Hollow Court, Glen Carbon was sold on June 7, 2018 by Gregory and Greg Grinter for $720,000. The buyer was Lerch Property Investments LLC.

Pontoon Beach home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Pontoon Beach rose by $8,750 while total sales decreased by 14.3%.