Metro East Sun

VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON: Honorary Street Designation - Resolution 2018-06

By Press release submission | May 26, 2018

Village of Glen Carbon issued the following announcement on May 23.The Village Board of Trustees will consider Resolution 2018-06 at it’s regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 7:00 P.M.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: RE/MAX Alliance Donates Funds to CHS for P3 Campus

By Press release submission | May 26, 2018

RE/MAX Alliance generously donated $2,600 to provide Collinsville High School with the P3 Campus school security app.

From Prairie State Wire

House passes $63 million bill for state employee back pay without a revenue estimate

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Why would a Democrat appropriate for $63 million in this fiscal budget when there still isn’t a revenue estimate? That was the question some Republican lawmakers asked Rep. Jerry Costello (D-Smithton) at the Thursday House floor debate when he backed HB4290, which pays the oldest Prairie State bill.

Hal Patton congratulates new high school grads

By Glenn Minnis | May 25, 2018

Hal Patton derives some of his greatest pleasures from this time of the year.

From Prairie State Wire

As Senate advances gun control to House, Illinois State Rifle Association questions bill's relevancy

By Jeff Hawkins | 7 years ago

The Illinois State House Judiciary-Criminal Committee voted Thursday 8-3 in favor of passing State Amendendment 3 to Senate Bill 337, which promotes gun safety and control by providing additional regulations affecting gun stores.

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: ‘Savvy Caregiver’ Supports Care of Dementia Patients

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Family caregivers occupy a critical place in the health care system for persons with Alzheimer’s and other dementing diseases.

HSHS ST. JOSEPH'S HOSPITAL: Highland receives the IAHQ President’s Quality Award at the Annual Conference

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Representatives from HSHS St. Joseph’s Hospital recently attended the Illinois Association for Healthcare Quality (IAHQ) Annual Conference on May 8, 2018, in Naperville, Illinois.

GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: 20th Leadership Belleville Class Now Forming

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

The purpose of the Leadership Belleville program is to provide community youth with the skills needed to excel in their future careers.

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Veterans Event at Cedarhurst of Collinsville

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

On Wednesday May 16th, Cedarhurst of Collinsville hosted an informational seminar on Aid and Attendance benefits for veterans or the surviving spouse.

COLLINSVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ameren Illinois Announces Commitment to put 300,000 Smart Thermostats in Customer Homes and Business

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Building on its commitment to help customers become more energy efficient, Ameren Illinois announced an initiative to put 300,000 smart thermostats in customer homes and businesses.

VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON: Memorial Day Holiday

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

We would like to remind residents that Village Administrative Offices will be closed on Monday, May 28, 2018 in observance of Memorial Day.

GRANITE CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 9: Notice for Sale: Vocational Buildings Trade House

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

NOTICE OF SALE THE GRANITE CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT IS SEEKING BIDS ON THE VOCATIONAL BUILDING TRADES CLASS HOUSE.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Kreitner Dedicates New Pavilion for Outdoor Learning

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

On May 22, 2018 Kreitner Elementary dedicated its new West Playground Pavilion.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: HSHS Honors colleagues for years of service

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital recently held colleague celebration events during “Colleague Recognition Week” (a special St. Elizabeth’s theme for National Hospital Week), honoring the service of all St. Elizabeth’s colleagues or Hospital Sisters Health System (HSHS) and Southern Illinois Division (SID) colleagues located in O’Fallon and Belleville.

Washington Park home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

Gary E. and Carol A. Sturdivant unload 2332 Dwight Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Richard Leon and Sandra Elaine Shemwell purchased a three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 2332 Dwight Drive, Granite City from Gary E. and Carol A. Sturdivant for $142,000.

Adrian J. and Jasmin Moreno and Jasmin Hernandez sell 3268 Kilarney Drive, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Michael A. May purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3268 Kilarney Drive, Granite City from Adrian J. and Jasmin Moreno and Jasmin Hernandez for $111,500.

Larry D. and Norma J. Hauck acquire 5208 Dover Drive, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5208 Dover Drive, Godfrey was sold on May 25, 2018 by Larry D. and Norma J. Hauck for $183,000. The buyers were Jill E. and John E. Schoonover.

Anthony E Bibiocchi and Denise M Biciocchi purchase 422 Deer Run, Moro

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 422 Deer Run, Moro was sold on May 25, 2018 by Joshua D. and Colleen Pippins for $110,000. The buyers were Anthony E Bibiocchi and Denise M Biciocchi.

Analysis: Godfrey pays $2.78 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Godfrey Paid Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 73.6 percent of the $461,579 the Godfrey Paid Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.78 for every $1 from pension members.