November, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

91.7 percent of Dupo Jr teachers stay put; average earns $46,640 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 5, 2018

More than 91.7 percent of teachers stay at Dupo Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Maria B. Clark sells 111 Linda Drive, Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 5, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 111 Linda Drive, Collinsville was sold on Nov. 5, 2018 by Maria B. Clark for $113,500. The buyer was Angela Pannier.

How much revenue has Marissa CUSD 40 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The subsidy Marissa Community Unit School District 40 received through state taxes decreased 19.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Lovejoy Middle School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The truancy rate at Lovejoy Middle School fell to 11 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lovejoy Technology Academy reports 42% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The truancy rate at Lovejoy Technology Academy fell to 42 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

82.8 percent of Alhambra Primary teachers stay put; average earns $56,454 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

More than 82.8 percent of teachers stay at Alhambra Primary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

St. Libory Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The truancy rate at St. Libory Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

74.1 percent of Eunice Smith teachers stay put; average earns $51,661 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

More than 74.1 percent of teachers stay at Eunice Smith Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Grantfork Upper Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The truancy rate at Grantfork Upper Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Venice Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 4, 2018

The truancy rate at Venice Elementary School fell to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Dwight Kay: 'We're overtaxed and underserved'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 3, 2018

Dwight Kay wants to see an end to the uneven nature of lawmakers in Springfield.

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Doug Jameson: 'My campaign has been about lowering taxes'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 3, 2018

Doug Jameson is convinced lawmakers in Springfield are in desperate need of a refresher course about the nature of their calling.

Mike Babcock: 'People are absolutely fed up with Madigan'

By Glenn Minnis | Nov 3, 2018

Mike Babcock is keeping his closing message to voters of the 111th District as simple and straight to the point as he can.

New Athens Junior High reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

The truancy rate at New Athens Junior High fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lovejoy Elementary School reports 44% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

The truancy rate at Lovejoy Elementary School rose to 44 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Summit Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

The truancy rate at Summit Elementary School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Siu Charter School of East St. Louis reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

The truancy rate at Siu Charter School of East St. Louis fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Madison CUSD 12 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

The subsidy Madison Community Unit School District 12 received through state taxes decreased 28.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

81 percent of Madison Senior teachers stay put; average earns $44,693 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 3, 2018

More than 81 percent of teachers stay at Madison Senior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.