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News from October 2018

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Jason Plummer endorsed by key business groups

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 19, 2018

With less than three weeks before the general election, Senate candidate Jason Plummer’s pro-business message seems to be resonating with voters.

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Report: Madigan backs Stuart with $126,436

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2018

Edwardsville state House candidate Katie Stuart received another $126,436 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

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Report: Madigan backs Bristow with $147,511

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2018

Godfrey state House candidate Monica Bristow received another $147,511 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

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City of Belleville City Council met October 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 19, 2018

City of Belleville City Council met Monday, Oct. 15.

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Jerseyville West Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Jerseyville West Elementary School fell to 6 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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Shiloh Village SD 85 placed on financial "review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Shiloh Village School District 85 on its financial "review" list.

Paul and Linda Hickman purchase 6418 Oak Drive, Moro

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Helen L. and John S. Nagy sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 6418 Oak Drive, Moro to Paul and Linda Hickman for $185,000.

Norma M. Stirnaman acquires 159 Sumner Blvd., Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The one bedroom home at 159 Sumner Blvd., Collinsville was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Norma M. Stirnaman for $103,620. The buyer was Lindsay Waligorski.

Susan M. and Jeffrey A. Hemker acquire 230 Monroe St., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The five bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 230 Monroe St., Edwardsville was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Brenda J Armstrong for $275,000. The buyers were Susan M. and Jeffrey A. Hemker.

Foose Proeprties LLC acquires 722 Clay St. E., Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Mary Elvira Barron (estate) sold their four bedroom home at 722 Clay St. E., Collinsville to Foose Proeprties LLC for $87,000.

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Bethalto East Primary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Bethalto East Primary 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.

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76.1 percent of Penniman teachers stay put; average earns $63,275 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 76.1 percent of teachers stay at Penniman Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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William P. Sloan (living trust) unloads 435 Broadway E., Alton

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, James A. and Patricia A. Heinemeier purchased a property at 435 Broadway E., Alton from William P. Sloan (living trust) for $110,000.

Stephen and Nancy Raben sell 720 Kansas St. N., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 720 Kansas St. N., Edwardsville was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Stephen and Nancy Raben for $147,750. The buyer was Saba Fatima.

Donald P. and Rhonda B. Hanser and Hanser (revocable trust) buy 332 Bargraves Blvd., Troy

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Troy Development LLC sold their property at 332 Bargraves Blvd., Troy to Donald P. and Rhonda B. Hanser and Hanser (revocable trust) for $50,000.

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Wolf Branch Elementary School reports 0.3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Wolf Branch Elementary School rose to 0.3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Fulford Homes LLC buys 900 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Sd2 LLC sold their property at 900 Bluff Ridge Lane, Shiloh to Fulford Homes LLC for $38,000.

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95.1 percent of Maryville teachers stay put; average earns $58,804 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 95.1 percent of teachers stay at Maryville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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80.3 percent of Parkside Primary teachers stay put; average earns $56,948 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 80.3 percent of teachers stay at Parkside Primary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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High Mount Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

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