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Analysis: College softball in Illinois grosses $19.6 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin against bill favoring private water company monopoly

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) did not like the idea of a privately owned water company monopoly.

Top 32 New Athens home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $292,500 to purchase a home on Nov. 7 paid the top home sale price for New Athens in 2017.

From Chambana Sun

Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.

Lack of permanent inspector general shows lawmakers are on wrong track, Kay says

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Dwight Kay says he’s willing to go to any lengths in Springfield to get lawmakers back on the track he thinks they should be on.

Babcock honors Women of Achievement

By Glenn Minnis | May 17, 2018

Mike Babcock was recently on hand for the Women of Achievement banquet to support longtime friend and honoree Tammy Iskarous.

Mike Babcock won't take position on Equal Rights Amendment

By LGIS News Service | May 17, 2018

Mike Babcock won't take position on Equal Rights Amendment

From Prairie State Wire

Illegal immigrant lawyers, teachers couldn't be denied state licenses if bill becomes Illinois law

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

A bill pending in Springfield would prohibit the state from denying illegal aliens professional licenses to practice law, teach, or dispense prescription drugs.

Drew J. and Ashley R. Essenpreis buy 821 Kingshighway St., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 821 Kingshighway St., Edwardsville was sold on May 17, 2018 by Gagnon Rental Properties 175 LLC and Gagnon Rental Properties One Hundred Seventy Five LLC for $196,500. The buyers were Drew J. and Ashley R. Essenpreis.

Billy L. and Lynn M. Pace purchase 33 Kay Drive, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Billy L. and Lynn M. Pace purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 33 Kay Drive, Highland from Cynthia A. Tucker and Tucker Cynthia A. Huelsman for $240,000.

Report: Alton Firefighters Pension Fund lost $458,450 in investment income in 2016

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Alton Firefighters Pension Fund lost 2.80 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Recent Belleville home sales, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 6-12, 2018.

Analysis: Cahokia pays $2.12 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Cahokia Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 68 percent of the $871,513 the Cahokia Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.12 for every $1 from pension members.

Anthony R Gibson buys 2918 Indiana Ave., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Anthony R Gibson purchased a three bedroom home at 2918 Indiana Ave., Granite City from Daniel J. Gundlach for $54,900.

Dpm Investments Inc. unloads 2521 Northbridge Court, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The three bedroom home at 2521 Northbridge Court, Granite City was sold on May 17, 2018 by Dpm Investments Inc. for $79,900. The buyers were Manual De Jesus Hernandez and Hernandez Manual De Jesus Gaspar.

Clayton and Kendra J. Green sell 2617 Lauren Lake Drive, Shiloh

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Clayton and Kendra J. Green sold their home at 2617 Lauren Lake Drive, Shiloh to Hajreta H Rutter for $230,000.

Cobblestone Park LLC unloads 3905 Red Bird Lane, Swansea

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Cobblestone Park LLC sold their property at 3905 Red Bird Lane, Swansea to CA Jones Inc. for $23,000.

41 offenders paroled in zip code 62205 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

Forty one offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62205, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Average pensioner in Alton Police Pension Fund earns $74,025 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

The Alton Police Pension Fund had 57 active participants receiving an average salary of $74,025 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Alton administrators rank 614th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

Administrators in Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 earn an average of $89,179 per year, ranking 614th out of 858 districts in the state.