May, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Analysis: Mascoutah administrators rank 470th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Administrators in Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 earn an average of $96,061 per year, ranking 470th out of 858 districts in the state.

12 offenders paroled in zip code 62052 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Twelve offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62052, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Report: Average pensioner in Collinsville Police Pension Fund earns $80,127 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

The Collinsville Police Pension Fund had 42 active participants receiving an average salary of $80,127 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Justin W. Biggs acquires 55 Country Place Lane, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The three bedroom home at 55 Country Place Lane, Granite City was sold on May 25, 2018 by Renee M. Chad Gilley and Chad G. Harris Chad Gilley for $108,000. The buyer was Justin W. Biggs.

Scott M. and Galina Reed unload 7114 Shenandoah Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Richard J. and Kellie W. Pauley purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 7114 Shenandoah Drive, Edwardsville from Scott M. and Galina Reed for $312,000.

Report: Cahokia spent $14,612 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Cahokia Unit School District 187 is up 0 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Report: Collinsville Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,556,401 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Collinsville Firefighters Pension Fund netted 7.39 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Swansea home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Swansea for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

Anthony Venzpn and Lisa Venzon sell 304 Aberdeen Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Todd Zachariah and Keely Katherine Hillard purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 304 Aberdeen Drive, Glen Carbon from Anthony Venzpn and Lisa Venzon for $316,000.

Analysis: Granite City pays $3.65 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Granite City Firefighters Pension Fund C/O Gail Va

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 78.5 percent of the $1,684,388 the Granite City Firefighters Pension Fund C/O Gail Va brought in last year, or $3.65 for every $1 from pension members.

Jacquelyn E Devine acquires 327 Kimberlin St. N., Troy

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The one bedroom home at 327 Kimberlin St. N., Troy was sold on May 25, 2018 by Gary L. and Brenda K. Jarman for $136,000. The buyer was Jacquelyn E Devine.

Graduates earn 3,310 degrees, certificates from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

About 21.5 percent of the 3,310 degrees and certificates handed out by the Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, accord

Analysis: Madison County ranks 9th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

Madison County in the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the ninth highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Proposed statewide 1 percent property tax wouldn't be enough for Madigan, Babcock says

By Karen Kidd | May 24, 2018

A proposed statewide 1 percent property tax will only add to the burden of already over-burdened Illinois taxpayers and won't sate the appetite of the state's powerful House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago), the Republican House candidate from Wood River said during a recent interview.

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News from May 2018

Analysis: Mascoutah administrators rank 470th in state for average pay

12 offenders paroled in zip code 62052 in December

Report: Average pensioner in Collinsville Police Pension Fund earns $80,127 per year

Justin W. Biggs acquires 55 Country Place Lane, Granite City

Scott M. and Galina Reed unload 7114 Shenandoah Drive, Edwardsville

Report: Cahokia spent $14,612 per student in 2016-17

Report: Collinsville Firefighters Pension Fund gained $1,556,401 in investment income in 2016

Swansea home sales, May 13-19, 2018

Anthony Venzpn and Lisa Venzon sell 304 Aberdeen Drive, Glen Carbon

Analysis: Granite City pays $3.65 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Granite City Firefighters Pension Fund C/O Gail Va

Jacquelyn E Devine acquires 327 Kimberlin St. N., Troy

Graduates earn 3,310 degrees, certificates from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville

Analysis: Madison County ranks 9th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

Proposed statewide 1 percent property tax wouldn't be enough for Madigan, Babcock says

Analysis: Marissa administrators rank 681st in state for average pay

Analysis: Alton pays $5.20 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Fosterburg Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

Taylor and Jeff Russell purchase 104 St. Mary Drive, Troy Crossing

36 offenders paroled in zip code 62002 in December

Report: Alton spent $11,446 per student in 2016-17

B. Roy and Andrea Taylor unload 17 Country Club, Edwardsville

In 2022, Madison County ranks 37th among Illinois counties with 21.6% transfer dependency

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