Metro East Sun

Alton Historical Commission met Tuesday, Oct. 16.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met October 17.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission met Wednesday, Oct. 17.

Alton Americans with Disabilities Act Committee met October 18.

Alton Americans with Disabilities Act Committee met Thursday, Oct. 18.

Alton Amphitheater Commission met October 15.

Alton Amphitheater Commission met Monday, Oct. 15.

How much revenue has Edwardsville CUSD 7 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 received through local taxes increased 5.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Annette Officer Elementary reports 24% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Annette Officer Elementary rose to 24 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

89.5 percent of Kreitner teachers stay put; average earns $58,804 per year

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Kreitner Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jersey CUSD 100 Eberlin paid in $133K to teachers pension fund, could collect $3.6 million in retirement

Retired Jersey CUSD 100 employee Eric Eberlin saved $133,111 toward his pension over 31 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

Maryville Elementary School reports 16% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Maryville Elementary School rose to 16 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

McBride Stone Bridge LLC unloads 1040 Richland Park Drive, O'Fallon

On Oct. 18, 2018, McBride Stone Bridge LLC sold their property at 1040 Richland Park Drive, O'Fallon to Adam and Berlyn Courtial for $223,889.

Benjamin D. and Valerie A. Mollet and Valerie A. Brammer unload 2024 Dammer Drive, Highland

On Oct. 18, 2018, Trevor Hartnagel purchased a home at 2024 Dammer Drive, Highland from Benjamin D. and Valerie A. Mollet and Valerie A. Brammer for $204,000.

Pontiac-W Holliday SD 105 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Pontiac-West Holliday School District 105 on its financial "recognition" list.

Jerseyville East Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Jerseyville East 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.

Wilburn J Stieb purchases 1500 13th St., Highland

On Oct. 18, 2018, Wilburn J Stieb purchased a two bedroom home at 1500 13th St., Highland from Sharon Walter for $85,000.

Roxana CUSD 1 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Roxana Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "recognition" list.

Irvin Gary W. and Irvin Cheryl C. acquires 9606 Fruit Road, Alhambra

On Oct. 18, 2018, Irvin Gary W. and Irvin Cheryl C. sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 9606 Fruit Road, Alhambra to Pete L. Dochwat for $395,000.

Douglas and Christine Bristow sell 3839 Sequoia Drive, Edwardsville

On Oct. 18, 2018, National Residential Nominee Services Inc. purchased a home at 3839 Sequoia Drive, Edwardsville from Douglas and Christine Bristow for $273,000.

92.2 percent of West Junior teachers stay put; average earns $63,891 per year

More than 92.2 percent of teachers stay at West Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

At East Alton-Wood River, 79 percent of students graduate high school; 56 percent go to college

About 75 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 79 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

92.9 percent of Wolf Branch teachers stay put; average earns $53,396 per year