Metro East Sun

GOP voices concern about political patronage bill involving Metro East Sanitary District

By Angela Underwood | Jun 11, 2018

For a number of years, the Metro East Sanitary District has been a hallmark of political patronage and a lack of competence, according to Sen. William Haine (D-Alton).

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Report: Jerseyville Police Pension Fund lost $20,517 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 11, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Jerseyville Police Pension Fund lost 0.62 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Shiloh Village administrators rank 648th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2018

Administrators in Shiloh Village School District 85 earn an average of $87,774 per year, ranking 648th out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Venice pays $5.30 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Venice Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 11, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 84.1 percent of the $131,249 the Venice Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.30 for every $1 from pension members.

Former Edwardsville baseball star Riley picked by Braves in MLB draft

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 11, 2018

Former Edwardsville star pitcher Trey Riley has been selected by the Atlanta Braves in the fifth round of the 2018 Major League Baseball draft.

EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7: Elementary Buildings Are Now Closed for the Summer

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2018

Elementary buildings are now closed for the summer.

CITY OF EDWARDSVILLE: Mosquito Abatement Program

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2018

Click on the link below for the press release regarding the 2018 Mosquito Abatement Program.

SIHF HEALTHCARE: Emphasizes the Importance of Regular Preventive Care Appointments

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2018

SIHF Healthcare wants to emphasize the importance of receiving regular preventive healthcare.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Morrison Plumbing, Heating & Air Celebrates Expansion!

By Press release submission | Jun 11, 2018

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce joined Morrison Plumbing, Heating & Air as they celebrated the expansion of their business as well as a new location!

Home sales in Dupo, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Report: Jerseyville Firefighter's Pension Fund gained $5,365 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 10, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Jerseyville Firefighter's Pension Fund netted 2.03 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Jersey administrators rank 604th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Administrators in Jersey Community Unit School District 100 earn an average of $89,818 per year, ranking 604th out of 858 districts in the state.

Home sales in Dupo, April 29-May 5, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of April 29-May 5, 2018.

Report: Bethalto spent $9,408 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Spending per pupil at Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 is down 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Home sales in Marissa, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Marissa for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Report: Average pensioner in Jerseyville Police Pension Fund earns $60,147 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

The Jerseyville Police Pension Fund had 15 active participants receiving an average salary of $60,147 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Troy pays $2.44 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Troy Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 10, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 71 percent of the $417,880 the Troy Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.44 for every $1 from pension members.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ameren Illinois Announces Commitment to put 300,000 Smart Thermostats in Customer Homes and Businesses

By Press release submission | Jun 10, 2018

Building on its commitment to help customers become more energy efficient, Ameren Illinois announced an initiative to put 300,000 smart thermostats in customer homes and businesses.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met April 18.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jun 9, 2018

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met Wednesday, April 18.