Metro East Sun

City of Lebanon City Council met June 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 16, 2018

City of Lebanon City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, June 11.

Alton Historical Commission met May 15.

By Lhalie Castillo | Jun 16, 2018

Alton Historical Commission met Tuesday, May 15.

Report: Average pensioner in Northwest St. Clair County FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $60,500 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

The Northwest St. Clair County FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 1 active participants receiving an average salary of $60,500 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62095 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Five offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62095, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Mascoutah Police Pension Fund lost $52,700 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 15, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Mascoutah Police Pension Fund lost 1.54 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: New Athens administrators rank 608th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Administrators in New Athens Community Unit School District 60 earn an average of $89,488 per year, ranking 608th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Jersey spent $9,579 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Jersey Community Unit School District 100 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Marion, Harold D., Bruce, James, Melissa, Michael D. and Joseph Seymour sell 207 Tolle Lane, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 15, 2018

On June 15, 2018, Cress Land Co. LLC purchased a two bedroom home at 207 Tolle Lane, Godfrey from Marion, Harold D., Bruce, James, Melissa, Michael D. and Joseph Seymour for $375,000.

Jeremiah Leibold and Mathew Carney acquire 2917 Dogwood Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 15, 2018

On June 15, 2018, Jeremiah Leibold and Mathew Carney purchased a four bedroom home at 2917 Dogwood Drive, Granite City from Jean and Frank E. Lawrence for $82,000.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Jill Kinsella, DMV, Celebrates New Location!

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2018

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce joined Jill Kinsella, DMV, as she celebrated her new office location at 703 Seibert Road, Ste 5 (just outside of Scott AFB).

GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Chamber Welcomes Summer Interns

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2018

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce recently welcomed two Lindenwood University-Belleville students into their summer Marketing and Public Relations internship program.

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: St. John's Community Care offers Free Dementia Friendly Madison County Session for Businesses

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2018

Every part of the community has a unique role in meaningfully supporting people with dementia and their family and friend care partners.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: New date set for HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois Memorial Butterfly Release

By Press release submission | Jun 15, 2018

After previously cancelling the Memorial Butterfly Release event due to bad weather, HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital and HSHS Hospice Southern Illinois have set a new date for the event to take place.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

EDWARDSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 7: Memories in the Making - Summer Zone 2018

By Press release submission | Jun 14, 2018

Our partners at the Edwardsville Children’s Museum brought peace and kindness literacy activities to our week two campers!

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Report: Average pensioner in Mascoutah Police Pension Fund earns $69,871 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2018

The Mascoutah Police Pension Fund had 12 active participants receiving an average salary of $69,871 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Wood River pays $3.57 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Wood River Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 75.9 percent of the $626,287 the Wood River Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.57 for every $1 from pension members.

Susan Redding acquires 1024 Grand Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 14, 2018

The home at 1024 Grand Ave., Edwardsville was sold on June 14, 2018 by Alexander T. and Abigail B. Williams for $122,000. The buyer was Susan Redding.

Report: Maryville Police Pension Fund gained $18,582 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 14, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Maryville Police Pension Fund netted 0.40 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.