Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.
On Oct. 31, 2018, Steven G. Graf (trustees), Catherine J. Graf (trustees), G. and Catherine J. Graf Steven (trust) sold their property at 4046 Saxony Lane, Millstadt to Jeff S. and Kelly C. Toenjes for $72,000.
An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances
The truancy rate at Emge Junior High School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.
The subsidy Roxana Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 61 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.
The truancy rate at Hartford Elementary School rose to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.
More than 89.8 percent of teachers stay at Joseph Arthur Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.
The subsidy Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 received through state taxes decreased 14.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.
More than 80 percent of teachers stay at New Athens Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.
More than 91.7 percent of teachers stay at East Alton Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.
The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 8110 Wolf Road, Alton was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Ethel L. Wallace (estate) for $190,000. The buyers were Deanna Krankel and James J. Tucker.
On Oct. 31, 2018, Tammy A. Stout purchased a two bedroom home at 1504 19th St., Highland from Kendra L Hutchins and Kendra L. and Daniel Baque for $151,900.