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News from May 2018

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Proposed property assessment would be devastating to Illinois homeowners, Kay says

By Glenn Minnis | May 29, 2018

Dwight Kay has one basic question for lawmakers concerning the proposed statewide property tax now being floated as a way of paying down the state’s spiraling pension liability.

Blue Note Properties LLC purchases 935 Chancellor Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 935 Chancellor Drive, Edwardsville was sold on May 29, 2018 by Donna Rae Nelson and Dale A. Farrington for $155,000. The buyer was Blue Note Properties LLC.

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Report: O Fallon spent $11,196 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Spending per pupil at O Fallon Township High School District 203 is up 3 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

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Analysis: Jerseyville pays $5.63 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Jerseyville Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 84.9 percent of the $596,342 the Jerseyville Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.63 for every $1 from pension members.

Kristen Jacobs and Robert Wise purchase 103 Lakewood Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The home at 103 Lakewood Drive, Glen Carbon was sold on May 29, 2018 by Glenn E. and Melida R. Bradford for $438,750. The buyers were Kristen Jacobs and Robert Wise.

Kyle Albaugh buys 14 Pearl Court, Pontoon Beach

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 14 Pearl Court, Pontoon Beach was sold on May 29, 2018 by Bonnie and Darlene Rutkowski and Rutkowski Darlene Hanks for $104,000. The buyer was Kyle Albaugh.

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Report: East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund gained $427,215 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 29, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the East St Louis Firefighters Pension Fund netted 5.35 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Brian K. and Brandi S. Brewer buy 5260 Columbia Road, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Midland States Bank and Centrue Bank sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5260 Columbia Road, Edwardsville to Brian K. and Brandi S. Brewer for $270,000.

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Recent Caseyville home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

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

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Analysis: Wolf Branch administrators rank 227th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Administrators in Wolf Branch School District 113 earn an average of $109,413 per year, ranking 227th out of 858 districts in the state.

Angela M Adams acquire 122 Date St. W., Hartford

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The one bedroom home at 122 Date St. W., Hartford was sold on May 29, 2018 by Angela M Adams for $3,000. The buyers were Helen Sawyer, Helen Forgy and Brian Lee Sawyer Jr..

Michael J. Palko and Rebecca E. Kirchner buy 114 Franklin Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Michael J. Palko and Rebecca E. Kirchner purchased a home at 114 Franklin Ave., Edwardsville from Michael and Anne Matthews for $152,000.

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Irene Lf Erwin Beverly (estate) and Goetten Gloria Perdun sell 310 W Prairie St., Jerseyville

By Metro East Sun | May 29, 2018

The property at 310 W Prairie St., Jerseyville was sold on May 29, 2018 by Irene Lf Erwin Beverly (estate) and Goetten Gloria Perdun for $83,500. The buyer was Kim Hayes.

Keith Regan M. and Erin J. Brooke Regan M. buy 411 Clinton St. S., Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The one bedroom home at 411 Clinton St. S., Collinsville was sold on May 29, 2018 by Brandon and Gessica Handegan for $90,000. The buyers were Keith Regan M. and Erin J. Brooke Regan M..

Bank of Edwardsville unloads 112 Bristol Lane, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

The property at 112 Bristol Lane, Edwardsville was sold on May 29, 2018 by Bank of Edwardsville for $79,750. The buyers were Christopher and Maureen Selzler.

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2 offenders paroled in zip code 62074 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62074, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Michele and Aaron M. McCoy acquire 353 12th St., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Michele and Aaron M. McCoy purchased a one bedroom home at 353 12th St., Wood River from Terhob LLC for $73,000.

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Report: Average pensioner in East St Louis Police Pension Fund earns $65,372 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

The East St Louis Police Pension Fund had 47 active participants receiving an average salary of $65,372 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Gary L. and Victoria L. Humphrey unload 3384 Piazza Lane, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | May 29, 2018

On May 29, 2018, Kip W Ramsey purchased a one bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3384 Piazza Lane, Edwardsville from Gary L. and Victoria L. Humphrey for $487,000.

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Mark A. and Barbara Ottis acquire 16 Sugarbend Drive, Jerseyville

By Metro East Sun | May 29, 2018

The home at 16 Sugarbend Drive, Jerseyville was sold on May 29 by Mark A. and Barbara Ottis for $194,000. The buyers were Thomas W. and Wendy M. Turner.