Metro East Sun

Graduates earn 143 degrees, certificates from Vatterott College-Fairview Heights

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

About 35.7 percent of the 143 degrees and certificates handed out by the Vatterott College-Fairview Heights in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to th

Donald L. and Susan K. McCormick sell 2 Bridle Court, Hamel

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 2 Bridle Court, Hamel was sold on May 29, 2018 by Donald L. and Susan K. McCormick for $212,500. The buyers were Stuart F. and Maria K. Ringer.

O'FALLON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 90: On Site Registration at Home SchoolsMay - Teacher of the Month

By Press release submission | May 29, 2018

Congratulations to the "Todd Stonewater, Edward Jones Teacher of the Month," Mrs. Patti Eckart!

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Looking for Qualified CHS Families for Sprint 1Million Project

By Press release submission | May 29, 2018

The 1Million Project is the largest corporate initiative to bridge the digital divide and help close the “Homework Gap” for 1 million high school students lacking home internet access.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois gaming legislation to allow for more gambling stuck in committee

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

State Rep. Robert Rita (D-Blue Island) had the House Executive Committee’s full attention Monday over non-riverboat gaming legislation.

Report: East Alton Police Pension Fund lost $47,099 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 28, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the East Alton Police Pension Fund lost 2.09 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: O'Fallon spent $8,353 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

Spending per pupil at O'Fallon Community Consolidated School District 90 is down 7 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 2,672 degrees, certificates from Southwestern Illinois College

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

About 21.8 percent of the 2,672 degrees and certificates handed out by the Southwestern Illinois College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the l

Shiloh home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of May 13-19, 2018.

CITY OF EAST ST.LOUIS: Mayor Jackson-Hicks Announces Opportunity Zone Designations in East St. Louis

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

Major Corridors & Downtown in the City Mayor Emeka Jackson-Hicks announced that five Opportunity Zones have been designated by the U.S. Department of Treasury in the City of East St. Louis.

Analysis: Whiteside administrators rank 600th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

Administrators in Whiteside School District 115 earn an average of $89,932 per year, ranking 600th out of 858 districts in the state.

CITY OF COLLINSVILLE: Fire Hydrant Flushing

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

Its summer time which means the Collinsville Fire Department will be coming to your neighborhood soon!

Report: Average pensioner in East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund earns $65,351 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

The East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund had 49 active participants receiving an average salary of $65,351 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Thank You to our EMS Providers

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

May 20-26 is National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, an observance designed to recognize and celebrate the enormous contributions EMS professionals make to our community.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP members pay their respects during annual Memorial Day tribute

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Paul Schimpf (R-Waterloo), Senate Minority Leader William Brady (R-Bloomington) and Gov. Bruce Rauner reminded Illinoisans of the ultimate sacrifice made by soldiers at a Memorial Day Wall of Remembrance ceremony last week.

Offender paroled in zip code 62202 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

One offender released on parole in December lives in Illinois zip code 62202, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

O'FALLON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 90: Summer Elementary Camp 2018 May 30 - Aug 3

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

Summer Elementary Camp from May 30th- August 3rd , 2018.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Announcement: 2018 May Dance Canceled by Tepee Board

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

Collinsville Community Unit School District #10 Library/Media Center utilization continues its upward trend thanks to innovative work by the district’s Library/Media Specialists.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Fourteen CHS Graduates Earn Seal of Biliteracy Designation

By Press release submission | May 28, 2018

For the 2017-18 school year, fourteen Collinsville High School seniors attained state recognition for excellent performance on the 2018 Illinois Seal of Biliteracy Exam and received an added decoration on their diplomas.

Report: Which school districts have the most administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 28, 2018

Venice Community Unit School District 3 reported one of the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.