Metro East Sun

Report: East St Louis Police Pension Fund gained $427,440 in investment income in 2016

By Metro East Sun | May 30, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the East St Louis Police Pension Fund netted 2.04 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Darrell Robert P. and Darrell Karen D. sell 424 Roosevelt Ave., Wood River

By Metro East Sun | May 30, 2018

The property at 424 Roosevelt Ave., Wood River was sold on May 30, 2018 by Darrell Robert P. and Darrell Karen D. for $127,500. The buyers were Reid Floyd R Jr. and Reid Mary L..

Mathew T Hayes and Ashley N. Taylor acquire 428 Sanders St., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Mathew T Hayes and Ashley N. Taylor purchased a two bedroom home at 428 Sanders St., Bethalto from Karl and Debbie Bowermaster for $119,900.

Maxum Properties LLC acquires 1607 Ferguson Ave., Granite City

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The property at 1607 Ferguson Ave., Granite City was sold on May 30, 2018 by Banterra Bank, Nameoki Village Marine Inc. and Michael T. McCormick for $145,000. The buyer was Maxum Properties LLC.

Report: Madison spent $12,178 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at Madison Community Unit School District 12 is down 19 percent from five years ago, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of district finances.

Jameson sees Madigan controversy as reason for change in Springfield

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

As the sexual harassment allegations plaguing House Speaker Mike Madigan's (D-Chicago) office continues to simmer, Doug Jameson has become more determined in his resolve to shake things up in Springfield.

Recent East St. Louis home sales, May 13-19, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

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

Merle S. and Janet R. McRevey and McRevey Janet R Steinberg sell 131 Brooks Drive, Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 131 Brooks Drive, Bethalto was sold on May 30, 2018 by Merle S. and Janet R. McRevey and McRevey Janet R Steinberg for $185,000. The buyer was Francis Eaton.

Wise Choice Properties Inc. unloads 3724 Johnson Road, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The three bedroom home at 3724 Johnson Road, Granite City was sold on May 30, 2018 by Wise Choice Properties Inc. for $83,000. The buyers were Ronald E Clark and Clark Christi K.

TRIAD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: Registration Information

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

Registration is a very important event for students, parents, and staff at Triad Schools.Schools.

O'FALLON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 90: May - Support Staff Member of the Month

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

Congratulations to the "Todd Stonewater, Edward Jones Support Staff Member of the Month," Mrs. Lisa Cripe!

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Kahok Bowlers Qualify for 2018 Nationals

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

The Kahok Boys and Girls Bowling Teams have earned bids to the 2018 United States High School Bowling National Championships.

Report: Which school districts have the fewest administrators?

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 reported one of the biggest student-to-administrator ratios in Illinois, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

Meier highlights retiring 4-H leader's accomplishments

By Angela Underwood | May 29, 2018

Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) shared some 4-H love at the May 22 House floor debate.

Madison's Dontez Pittman wraps up high school track career with solid state finals showing

By Glenn Minnis | May 29, 2018

Madison senior Dontez Pittman finally slowed down long enough to have some reflection time after sprinting to a pair of medals at the Class 1A State Track and Field Championship in Charleston.

TRIAD COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 2: Triad Foundation Golf Scramble

By Press release submission | May 29, 2018

Now that summer has officially started... Come out and support our Triad Foundation by participating in the Foundation Golf Scramble.

VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON: Make Schon Park Shine

By Press release submission | May 29, 2018

The Village of Glen Carbon announced their vision to develop the park, creating the “Make Schon Park Shine” Campaign to provide funding for the increased recreational opportunities in the Glen Carbon community and beyond.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Meet-and-Greet planned for new President and CEO on June 7

By Press release submission | May 29, 2018

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital will host an event Thursday, June 7, to welcome new president and CEO Patti Fischer, RN, MBA, FACHE.

Analysis: Jerseyville pays $4.04 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Jerseyville Firefighter's Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 29, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 80.2 percent of the $37,340 the Jerseyville Firefighter's Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.04 for every $1 from pension members.

From Prairie State Wire

Report: Rauner's $7.8B capital budget mostly funds transportation, commerce, environmental protection projects

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Under Gov. Bruce Rauner's $7.8 billion capital budget proposal, the Illinois Department of Transportation would receive $2.7 billion and two other agencies would receive more than $1 billion each toward capital projects.