March, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Courtney B Striplin buys 233 Adams St., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 28, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 233 Adams St., Edwardsville was sold on March 28, 2018 by Gori Properties LLC for $149,900. The buyer was Courtney B Striplin.

Shaun and Samantha Wiegand acquire 621 Victory Drive, Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Leo and Patricia Ann Lett purchased a two bedroom home at 621 Victory Drive, Collinsville from Shaun and Samantha Wiegand for $88,500.

Donald Crumley and Alivia L Levi unload 3713 Aberdeen Ave., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Donald Crumley and Alivia L Levi sold their home at 3713 Aberdeen Ave., Alton to Meese Partners LLC for $45,000.

Justin Anthony and Kristina Lorene McBride, Justin A. McBride (revocable trust), Justin A. MC Bride (revocable trust), L. McBride Kristine (revocable trust) and L. MC Bride Kristine (revocable trust) buy 207 Kangaroo Court, Marine

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Kenneth H. and Mary J. Williamson sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 207 Kangaroo Court, Marine to Justin Anthony and Kristina Lorene McBride, Justin A. McBride (revocable trust), Justin A. MC Bride (revocable trust), L. McB

Sharon L Martin acquires 1000 Broadway, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 28, 2018

On March 28, 2018, Sharon L Martin sold their property at 1000 Broadway, Highland to Joel Rogier for $3,567.

25 most frugal counties in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 28, 2018

Madison and Jersey top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2016, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Hildenbrand pushing tax cuts to grow state revenue

By Robert Hadley | Mar 27, 2018

The current deficit crisis is one factor that motivated Republican Tonya Hildenbrand of Belleville to seek the seat being vacated by Sen. James Clayborne (D-Belleville) in the 57th District.

From Prairie State Wire

Campaign spending: Rauner raised $75.5M ahead of primary victory

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Gov. Bruce Rauner raised $215 per vote cast for him in the gubernatorial primary race last week compared to Rep. Jeanne Ives' $12 for vote, according to the Illinois Campaign for Political Reform.

Terri and Forrest McMurray acquire 181 Grand Ave., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

The one bedroom home at 181 Grand Ave., Wood River was sold on March 27, 2018 by David Wayne Jimmy Lee and Betty Ann West Jimmy Lee, Vicky Lynn Hammond and Patricia Ann Hardimon for $93,500. The buyers were Terri and Forrest McMurray.

Alexis T. Mize buys 204 Butcher St., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

On March 27, 2018, Alexis T. Mize purchased a two bedroom home at 204 Butcher St., Bethalto from Jeffery S Phillips II for $70,000.

Fulford Homes LLC acquire 1733 Canopy Crest Circle, Swansea

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

The property at 1733 Canopy Crest Circle, Swansea was sold on March 27, 2018 by Fulford Homes LLC for $190,500. The buyers were Taylor and Jonathan J. Vinlove.

Jacob Lewis, Runge Hannah Korte and Hannah Runge purchase 114 High St. E., Troy

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

The three bedroom home at 114 High St. E., Troy was sold on March 27, 2018 by Karen S. and Michael B. McCalla for $108,000. The buyers were Jacob Lewis, Runge Hannah Korte and Hannah Runge.

Dwight and Danielle Newman sell 3278 Franklin Ave., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

On March 27, 2018, Joshua Robert Klinger and Andrea Suzanne Upshaw purchased a home at 3278 Franklin Ave., Granite City from Dwight and Danielle Newman for $95,000.

Tom Chapman, Bank of New York Mellon, Cit Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Doris J. Brown (estate), Tonette Lester, Tracy Kidd, Metro East Sanitary District, City of Madison and Michael Diaz unload 1673 Second St., Madison

By Metric Media News Service | Mar 27, 2018

The two bedroom home at 1673 Second St., Madison was sold on March 27, 2018 by Tom Chapman, Bank of New York Mellon, Cit Mortgage Loan Trust 2007-1, Doris J. Brown (estate), Tonette Lester, Tracy Kidd, Metro East Sanitary District, City of Madison and Mic