Metro East Sun

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met April 26.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 31, 2018

City of Belleville Zoning Board of Appeals met Thursday, April 26.

City of Belleville City Council met May 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 31, 2018

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, May 7.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met May 21.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 31, 2018

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Monday, May 21.

Davidsmeyer and GOP peers refuse to fund taxpayer-subsidized abortions in budget

By LGIS News Service | May 30, 2018

With the end of the spring legislative session looming and the budget yet to be passed, C. D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) and his GOP peers held an impromptu press conference Tuesday rejecting taxpayer-subsidized abortions.

Rep. Monica Bristow stands with Republicans in opposing budget with abortion funding

By LGIS News Service | May 30, 2018

With the budget deadline nearing, Rep. Monica Bristow (D-Godfrey) stood proudly with Republican lawmakers at an impromptu press conference Tuesday rejecting taxpayer-subsidized abortions.

From Prairie State Wire

After heated debate and vote, D’Amico postpones drone bill for consideration

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A heated debate over drones May 25 had the full attention of the House, with almost a dozen Republican lawmakers arguing the proposal.

City of Belleville Downtown Development and Redevelopment Commission met May 29.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | May 30, 2018

City of Belleville Downtown Development and Redevelopment Commission met Tuesday, May 29.

Property assessment would continue cycle of economic decline in Illinois, Jameson says

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

Doug Jameson hopes what voters tell him are their most important issues can inspire them to turn out at the polls in November.

VILLAGE OF GLEN CARBON: Boil Order Notice - Elsie and George Streets

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

The Village of Glen Carbon has issued a Boil Order for residents located in the following area; Elsie Avenue and George Street, effective, Tuesday, May 29, 2018 until further notice.

GRANITE CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 9: District Registration 2018-2019 School Year

By Press release submission | May 30, 2018

It is about that time of year for you to register your children for the 2018-2019 school year.

Nancy A. Stahlschmidt and A. Stahlschmidt Nancy A. Stahlschmidt Joint Tenancy Dale (trust) sell 102 Surrey Lane, Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Danny E Cato purchased a two bedroom home at 102 Surrey Lane, Bethalto from Nancy A. Stahlschmidt and A. Stahlschmidt Nancy A. Stahlschmidt Joint Tenancy Dale (trust) for $90,500.

Joseph M Fry buys 298 14th St. S., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Ashley R. Bryant sold their two bedroom home at 298 14th St. S., Wood River to Joseph M Fry for $59,900.

Analysis: Madison pays $5.23 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Madison Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 84 percent of the $409,137 the Madison Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.23 for every $1 from pension members.

Randall Elam acquires 967 Koenig Drive, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Willie and Mildred Harlow sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 967 Koenig Drive, Godfrey to Randall Elam for $172,370.

Robert B. Warner and Warner Jill (living trust) sell 30 Rose Court, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Robert B. Warner and Warner Jill (living trust) sold their one bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 30 Rose Court, Glen Carbon to Barbara and Daniel Johnson for $332,500.

Madigan responsible for 'much of what’s going wrong in Illinois,' Kay says

By Glenn Minnis | May 30, 2018

Dwight Kay still struggles to understand how House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) gets away with everything he thinks he does.

Courtnie Howes purchases 425 Haller Drive E., Rosewood Heights

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Courtnie Howes purchased a three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 425 Haller Drive E., Rosewood Heights from Patricia Page Jacqueline (revocable trust) for $178,900.

Analysis: Wood River Hartford administrators rank 568th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Administrators in Wood River Hartford School District 15 earn an average of $91,658 per year, ranking 568th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Average pensioner in Edwardsville Firefighters Pension Fund earns $72,617 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The Edwardsville Firefighters Pension Fund had 28 active participants receiving an average salary of $72,617 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

3 offenders paroled in zip code 62249 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Three offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 62249, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.