Metro East Sun

The City of Collinsville would like to thank the employees from the Walmart Neighborhood Market who came out and painted the dugouts at Woodland Park yesterday in the 90 degree heat.

CAHOKIA MOUNDS MUSEUM SOCIETY: Contemporary Indian Art Show on July 14-15

Cahokia Mounds is hosting the Contemporary Indian Art Show July 14-15, 2018.

HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites community to a Lunch and Learn on arthritis treatment and orthopedic services

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital Highland invites the community to attend a Lunch and Learn event about arthritis treatment and orthopedic services available at St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Analysis: Signal Hill administrators rank 301st in state for average pay

Administrators in Signal Hill School District 181 earn an average of $105,000 per year, ranking 301st out of 858 districts in the state.

New Baden home sales, May 6-12, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

New Athens home sales, May 6-12, 2018

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

Report: Madison Police Pension Fund gained $14,209 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 12, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Madison Police Pension Fund netted 0.33 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Matthew S. and Lorren Ryan acquire 6714 Liberty Prairie Lane W., Edwardsville

The one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 6714 Liberty Prairie Lane W., Edwardsville was sold on June 12, 2018 by Matthew S. and Lorren Ryan for $330,000. The buyers were Kelly J. and Pamela S. McClenahan.

Report: Average pensioner in Maryville Firefighter's Pension Fund earns $58,307 per year

The Maryville Firefighter's Pension Fund had 3 active participants receiving an average salary of $58,307 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Savannah Crossing Development Inc. sells 6986 Augusta Drive, Glen Carbon

On June 12, 2018, CA Jones Inc. purchased a property at 6986 Augusta Drive, Glen Carbon from Savannah Crossing Development Inc. for $43,990.

Rebecca Siebert and Steven Lawton acquire 308 Banner St., Edwardsville

On June 12, 2018, Rebecca Siebert and Steven Lawton purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 308 Banner St., Edwardsville from Mark and Jennifer Miller for $268,000.

Gloria J Weidlocher buys 5419 Wenzel Road, Godfrey

On June 12, 2018, Gerry and Carlene Lewis sold their one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 5419 Wenzel Road, Godfrey to Gloria J Weidlocher for $173,500.

Analysis: Caseyville pays $122.28 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Washington Park Police Pension Fund

Taxpayers contributed 99.2 percent of the $60,533 the Washington Park Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $122.28 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: East Alton spent $9,462 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at East Alton School District 13 is down 9 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7: Summer Zone Is off to a Fantastic Start!

With the help of our SIUE STEM Center interns, week one campers became scientists by exploring acids and bases to create bubbling ice and test what types of candy are acidic!

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Illinois Real Estate Broker Classes Begin This Summer