June, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Report: Edwardsville spent $9,190 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2018

Spending per pupil at Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 is down 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Gary D. and Karen M. Range unload 14 Kay Drive, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 14, 2018

On June 14, 2018, Gary D. and Karen M. Range sold their four bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 14 Kay Drive, Highland to Kelly Wrigley for $182,000.

Village of Glen Carbon Finance and Administration Committee met June 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

Village of Glen Carbon Finance and Administration Committee met at 6 p.m. Monday, June 11.

Village of Freeburg Streets Committee met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

Village of Freeburg Streets Committee met at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

Village of Freeburg Water/Sewer Committee met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

Village of Freeburg Water/Sewer Committee met at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

Village of Freeburg Electric Committee met at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

City of Edwardsville Historic Preservation Commission met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

City of Collinsville Planning Commission met June 14.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

City of Collinsville Planning Commission met at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 14.

City of Belleville Parks and Recreation Board met June 13.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 14, 2018

City of Belleville Parks and Recreation Board met at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 13.

Up Town Homes LLC and Jonathan and Jeri Woefel unload 412 Wyoming St., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 14, 2018

On June 14, 2018, Up Town Homes LLC and Jonathan and Jeri Woefel sold their two bedroom home at 412 Wyoming St., Bethalto to Matthew Henry and Rachel Elaine Bauer for $118,000.

Analysis: St. Libory administrators rank 852nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2018

Administrators in St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 earn an average of $63,000 per year, ranking 852nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Alton City Council met June 13

By Danica M. Manlangit | Jun 14, 2018

Alton City Council met Wednesday, June 13.

COLLINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: CPD - Torch Run - 2018 Special Olympics

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2018

Members of the Collinsville Police Department were participants today in the Southern IL Special Olympics - Law Enforcement Torch Run.

McCarter bids farewell to Senate

By Angela Underwood | Jun 13, 2018

Sen. Kyle McCarter (R-Lebanon) quoted a pop icon during his outgoing speech on the last day of the legislative session.

From North Cook News

Rooney ensures that general education credits will transfer between Illinois schools

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Tom Rooney (R-Rolling Meadows) has Illinois students' best interest in mind.

From South Cook News

Motor fuel tax bill fails to move forward

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A gut and replacement that became the Motor Fuel Tax (MFT) bill stalled on the last day of the legislative session.

From South Cook News

Meier accuses Davis of lying about adolescent counseling bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) accused Rep. William Davis (D-Chicago) of lying about HB 1445, which would allow adolescents to be seen by a counselor for up to 12 sessions, instead of five, without informing their parents or guardians, it sure seemed like it.