May, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Analysis: East Saint Louis pays $2.19 for every $1 pensioners contribute to East St Louis Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 68.7 percent of the $1,002,404 the East St Louis Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.19 for every $1 from pension members.

Recent Caseyville home sales, May 6-12, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

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

H P Homes LLC and HP Homes LLC unload 4832 Karen Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Gary E. and Carol A. Sturdivant purchased a property at 4832 Karen Drive, Granite City from H P Homes LLC and HP Homes LLC for $220,000.

Taylor Joseph Knolhoff sells 125 Main St. S., Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

The one bedroom home at 125 Main St. S., Glen Carbon was sold on May 21, 2018 by Taylor Joseph Knolhoff for $130,000. The buyer was Samuel A. Trettenero.

Lane Properties LLC acquires 554 Logan St., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Lane Properties LLC purchased a one bedroom home at 554 Logan St., Bethalto from Terina Coffey, Lisa G Reiske, Sherlyn K Becker, Karen D Seets and Audrey M. and A. Maxine Cloninger for $55,000.

Analysis: East Saint Louis pays $2.70 for every $1 pensioners contribute to East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 73 percent of the $1,098,591 the East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.70 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: High Mount spent $8,351 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Spending per pupil at High Mount School District 116 is down 8 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

17 offenders paroled in zip code 62203 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Seventeen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62203, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Linda D Amizich and Fewell Family Trust unload 121 Fourth St. W., Hartford

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

The home at 121 Fourth St. W., Hartford was sold on May 21, 2018 by Linda D Amizich and Fewell Family Trust for $112,000. The buyer was Tyler N. Timmins.

Report: Bethalto Police Pension Fund lost $70,662 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 21, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Bethalto Police Pension Fund lost 1.43 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

13 offenders paroled in zip code 62226 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Thirteen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62226, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Cynthia L. and Robert W. Kohlmiller buy 104 Joan Drive, Hartford

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Lucas and Alysha Hale sold their three bedroom home at 104 Joan Drive, Hartford to Cynthia L. and Robert W. Kohlmiller for $77,000.

Jackie A. and Karen J. Lucas buy 2300 Briarcliff Drive, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | May 21, 2018

On May 21, 2018, Sue Gorline Decalaration Carolyn (trust), The Family Trust and Gerald A. Gorline (living trust) sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 2300 Briarcliff Drive, Godfrey to Jackie A. and Karen J. Lucas for $138,000.

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Cath Lab Adds Impella Technology

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

The Alton Memorial Hospital cardiac cath lab has undergone a remodeling that includes state-of-the-art equipment to assure patients they are receiving the best heart care possible.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 8th Annual 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair

By Press release submission | May 21, 2018

The O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, Junior Achievement, Scott Air Force Base STEAM Advisory Group, and the Regency Conference Center hosted its 8th Annual 8th Grade Career Exploration Fair on May 2, 2018.

Public employee tally: Top park districts in Metro East

By Local Labs News Service | May 21, 2018

Park districts for Roxana Community, Stites and Granite City employ the most government workers per capita in Metro East, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.