Metro East Sun

Gasa Leasing Inc. acquires 3427 Vesci Road, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

On June 26, 2018, Soteria Property LLC purchased a property at 3427 Vesci Road, Granite City from Gasa Leasing Inc. for $140,000.

James A. and Pamela S. Bagi sell 2904 Yale Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

On June 26, 2018, Tandy Able purchased a six bedroom home at 2904 Yale Drive, Granite City from James A. and Pamela S. Bagi for $112,000.

7 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62221 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62221, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Average pensioner in Wood River Police Pension Fund earns $64,953 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

The Wood River Police Pension Fund had 18 active participants receiving an average salary of $64,953 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Nicole and Alexander Barnes acquire 8221 Bethalto Road, Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

On June 26, 2018, Nicole and Alexander Barnes purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 8221 Bethalto Road, Bethalto from James A. and Kelli A. Brown for $345,000.

Glen J. and Dollie K. and Elizabeth Ann Kalagian acquire 132 Eighth St. E., Roxana

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 132 Eighth St. E., Roxana was sold on June 26, 2018 by Glen J. and Dollie K. and Elizabeth Ann Kalagian for $130,000. The buyers were Ryan J. and Lacey Melchert.

Report: Wood River Firefighters Pension Fund lost $49,926 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 26, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Wood River Firefighters Pension Fund lost 1.39 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Alton FD responds to 131 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Alton Fire Department responded to 321 calls in 2017 - 18.9 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Barbara and William M. Gully acquire 1815 Park Ave., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

On June 26, 2018, Marilyn K Pruitt and Christopher Goetten purchased a home at 1815 Park Ave., Alton from Barbara and William M. Gully for $80,000.

Mitchell FPD responds to 37 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Mitchell Fire Protection District responded to 60 calls in 2017 - 27.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Peter and Ellen Tassinari sell 869 Marc Drive, Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 26, 2018

The home at 869 Marc Drive, Alton was sold on June 26, 2018 by Peter and Ellen Tassinari for $295,000. The buyers were Joel and Traci Bromaghim.

Clint Hamilton named coach of Highland High girls basketball program

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 25, 2018

Clint Hamilton has been named the new girls' basketball coach at Highland High.

Corey and Levi Locke acquire 1726 Meadow Lane, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Corey and Levi Locke purchased a three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 1726 Meadow Lane, Edwardsville from Neva M. and Ellsworth L. Kircher for $185,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Wood River Firefighters Pension Fund earns $66,003 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

The Wood River Firefighters Pension Fund had 10 active participants receiving an average salary of $66,003 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

People in prime working age are fleeing Illinois, think tank reports

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

Wood River FD responds to 67 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

Wood River Fire Department responded to 143 calls in 2017 - 9.2 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

8 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62204 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

Eight offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 62204, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Washington Park Police Pension Fund gained $10,488 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | Jun 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 5.00 percent, the Washington Park Police Pension Fund netted 0.22 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Jerseyville VFD responds to 32 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

Jerseyville Volunteer Fire Department responded to 39 calls in 2017 - 62.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Todd M. and Elizabeth Stoeckel unload 106 Michigan Ave., S. Roxana

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Todd M. and Elizabeth Stoeckel sold their two bedroom home at 106 Michigan Ave., S. Roxana to Steve Emil Nikonovich III for $94,500.