June, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Michael David and Janet C. Bopp unload 422 Cass Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, Peter A. Dichristofano III purchased a one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 422 Cass Ave., Edwardsville from Michael David and Janet C. Bopp for $125,000.

Bridgette and Yawberry Bridgette Delgman and Brian Yawberry acquire 1103 Norman Acres Road D, Troy

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

On June 22, 2018, Mark J. McAteer Jr. sold their home at 1103 Norman Acres Road D, Troy to Bridgette and Yawberry Bridgette Delgman and Brian Yawberry for $214,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Troy Police Pension Fund earns $62,916 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2018

The Troy Police Pension Fund had 20 active participants receiving an average salary of $62,916 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Joseph G. and Margaret A. Roth acquires 1038 Bermuda Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

The property at 1038 Bermuda Drive, Edwardsville was sold on June 22, 2018 by Joseph G. and Margaret A. Roth for $8,000. The buyer was Jeffrey L Sedlacek.

6 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62035 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2018

Six offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62035, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Swansea Police Pension Fund gained $76,620 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Swansea Police Pension Fund netted 0.82 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Christopher A. Dudzik and Lisa M Ferguson unload 2435 State St., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 22, 2018

The three bedroom home at 2435 State St., Granite City was sold on June 22, 2018 by Christopher A. Dudzik and Lisa M Ferguson for $32,000. The buyer was David Reeves.

Roxana Village Council met June 18

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 21, 2018

Roxana Village Council met 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 18.

City of Jerseyville City Council met June 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 21, 2018

City of Jerseyville City Council met 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

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Kay: 'Ethics commission will have to prove its own worth'

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2018

Dwight Kay reasons the jury remains out on what impact the new law granting greater power to legislative watchdog groups might have on obliterating the problem of sexual harassment in Springfield.

Doug Jameson calls for independent prosecutor to investigate sexual harassment claims

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 21, 2018

Doug Jameson has added another project to his growing list of things to do once he arrives in Springfield.

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee will meet June 20

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 21, 2018

City of Fairview Heights Community Committee will meet at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 20.

Gabriel R. Juarez and Timothy G Rose purchase 208 Carolina Ave., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 21, 2018

On June 21, 2018, Deborah Lynn Altom sold their home at 208 Carolina Ave., Alton to Gabriel R. Juarez and Timothy G Rose for $87,000.

Report: Swansea Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,444 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Swansea Firefighters Pension Fund netted 0.25 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Levi W Rogers acquires 600 Lawton St., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 21, 2018

On June 21, 2018, Levi W Rogers sold their property at 600 Lawton St., Alton to Jonathan Muenstermann for $41,000.

Matthew Brasket buys 2317 Henry St., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 21, 2018

On June 21, 2018, Matthew Brasket purchased a four bedroom, one bathroom home at 2317 Henry St., Alton from Robert J. and Teresa A. Caldwell for $115,000.

City of Fairview Heights City Council met June 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 21, 2018

City of Fairview Heights City Council met 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 19.

17 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62040 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2018

Seventeen offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62040, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Granite City spent $9,747 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at Granite City Community Unit School District 9 is down 1 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.