October, 2018 Stories | Metro East Sun

Lebanon Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Lebanon Elementary School stayed flat at 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 New Athens CUSD 60 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The revenue New Athens Community Unit School District 60 received through local taxes increased 11.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Glen Carbon Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Glen Carbon 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.

Leclaire Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The truancy rate at Leclaire 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.

Stephen D. Dunnagan unloads 461 California Ave., Rosewood Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

On Oct. 24, 2018, Rachael N Rea purchased a three bedroom home at 461 California Ave., Rosewood Heights from Stephen D. Dunnagan for $90,000.

Martha L. Blazier (estate) acquires 208 Airwood Drive E., Rosewood Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

On Oct. 24, 2018, Martha L. Blazier (estate) sold their three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 208 Airwood Drive E., Rosewood Heights to Michael Walker for $153,225.

Richard D. Bush purchases 4830 Fosterburg Road, Fosterburg

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

On Oct. 24, 2018, Steven K. and Bette A. Paul sold their one bedroom home at 4830 Fosterburg Road, Fosterburg to Richard D. Bush for $90,000.

73.7 percent of Elizabeth Morris teachers stay put; average earns $63,275 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

More than 73.7 percent of teachers stay at Elizabeth Morris Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Donald W. and Jennifer M. Ickes sell 3712 Horn Ave., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

On Oct. 24, 2018, Christopher T. Smith purchased a home at 3712 Horn Ave., Alton from Donald W. and Jennifer M. Ickes for $86,000.

Daniel Loucks acquires 1576 Grand Ave., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The one bedroom home at 1576 Grand Ave., Edwardsville was sold on Oct. 24, 2018 by Michael Jerri L. and Jerri L Legate for $120,900. The buyer was Daniel Loucks.

Brian Shipman acquires 553 Sheridan St., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

The two bedroom home at 553 Sheridan St., Bethalto was sold on Oct. 24, 2018 by Set Realty LLC for $70,000. The buyer was Brian Shipman.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Encourages Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters and parents

By Press release submission | Oct 23, 2018

Halloween is an exciting time of the year for kids, as they get to dress up in creative costumes, carve up pumpkins, and have lots of sweets in their bags.

SIUE basketball launches 'fan-friendly' program

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 23, 2018

SIUE basketball fans are set to take advantage of a can’t lose scenario this season.

Wolf Branch Middle School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Wolf Branch Middle 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.

85.7 percent of N.O. Nelson teachers stay put; average earns $51,324 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

More than 85.7 percent of teachers stay at N.O. Nelson Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Maryville Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at Maryville 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.