Metro East Sun

Report: Signal Hill FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $4,917 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Signal Hill FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.42 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Peggy L. and William Black sell 12915 Deer Run, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 20, 2018

The two bedroom, two bathroom home at 12915 Deer Run, Highland was sold on June 20, 2018 by Peggy L. and William Black for $275,000. The buyers were Lara B Knebel and Charles W. Knebel Jr..

Zaldaes Investments Inc. sells 503 Forest Drive, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Jun 20, 2018

On June 20, 2018, Hall Brian and Hall Diane N. purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 503 Forest Drive, Collinsville from Zaldaes Investments Inc. for $129,900.

Robert and Kelly M. Barrett acquire 612 Cass Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 20, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 612 Cass Ave., Edwardsville was sold on June 20, 2018 by Robert and Kelly M. Barrett for $241,000. The buyers were Brent and Andrea Hawkins.

Report: New Athens spent $9,770 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 20, 2018

Spending per pupil at New Athens Community Unit School District 60 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Harold M. Guckin Jr. and Melissa Guckin sell 926 Long Branch Road, Troy

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 20, 2018

On June 20, 2018, Keith and Lindsay Rea purchased a one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 926 Long Branch Road, Troy from Harold M. Guckin Jr. and Melissa Guckin for $209,900.

MASCOUTAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

Mascoutah will once again celebrate the 4th of July at Scheve Park.

CITY OF HIGHLAND: 6-19-18 Boil Order Issued - See attached for addresses

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

A boil water order has been ISSUED on June 19, 2018 for customers at the following addresses.

CAHOKIA MOUNDS MUSEUM SOCIETY: City of the Sun 5k Trail Run on Nov 4

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

The annual City of the Sun 5K Trail Run will take place on November 4, 2018.

BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Memorial Foundation’s Golf Tournament raises $72,000

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

Memorial Foundation held its annual golf tournament on Monday, June 11 at St. Clair Country Club with 124 golfers participating.

ANDERSON HOSPITAL: In Memoriam: Coert Shepard

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

On Sunday June 17, 2018, Coert Shepard, past President and Chief Executive Officer of Anderson Hospital, passed away at the age of 86.

VILLAGE OF ST. JACOB: St. Jacob 2018 Homecoming Family Night on July 19th

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

Family Night Ride Special - 2 people ride for the price of one.

VILLAGE OF SMITHTON: Turner Picnic July 13 - July 14

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

The town of Smithton hosts this annual event featuring the famous Smithton fish-plates & sandwiches.

SHILOH POLICE DEPARTMENT: 2018 Police Lateral Hire Recruitment Information

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

The Shiloh Police Department is currently accepting lateral entry applications for certified police officers.

VILLAGE OF DUPO: 4th of July Picnic

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

Come and Join on 4th of July Picnic event.

SIGNAL HILL SCHOOL DISTRICT 181: Fall Sports

By Press release submission | Jun 20, 2018

Warrior Fall Sports TryOuts Information.

HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Hospitals Identify Top Community Health Priorities

By Press release submission | Jun 19, 2018

HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospitals in Breese and Highland, and HSHS Holy Family Hospital in Greenville recently conducted its Community Health Needs Assessment (CHNA), an assessment that is done once every three years.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: News Release: 6/14/2018

By Press release submission | Jun 19, 2018

Farmers and Merchants National Bank would like to announce that Michelle Miller has been promoted to Mortgage Loan Originator.

GRANITE CITY COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 9: Region I Special Education Cooperative Board meeting

By Press release submission | Jun 19, 2018

Madison County Region I Special Education Cooperative Board meeting has been changed to Tuesday, June 26th at 2 p.m.

From Prairie State Wire

Is bankruptcy the only way Illinois can overcome 'unsustainable fiscal policy'? Economist thinks so

By Doug McMurdo | 6 years ago

A former economics professor who is an adviser to the Heartland Institute believes the best way to overcome Illinois’ unsustainable debt is to do what no state has done since the 1930s: declare bankruptcy.