Metro East Sun

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 112 Rita Ave., Collinsville was sold on Oct. 26, 2018 by Richard B. and Kathy J. Walla for $157,900. The buyer was Matthew S. Morton.

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

More than 88 percent of teachers stay at Dupo High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lewis-Clark Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Lewis-Clark Elementary School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lou Ann Phillips unloads 612 Johnny Drive, Maryville

On Oct. 26, 2018, Joy Turner purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 612 Johnny Drive, Maryville from Lou Ann Phillips for $250,000.

Nathan and Jennifer Verning unload 125 Center St. W., Troy

On Oct. 26, 2018, Nathan and Jennifer Verning sold their one bedroom home at 125 Center St. W., Troy to Patrick Gill for $100,000.

Recent Troy home sales, September 23-29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 23-29, 2018.

How much revenue has Grant CCSD 110 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 received through local taxes increased 2.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Patricia Jackson (trustees) and E. Jackson Hollis (trust) unload 325 W. I St., Belleville

On Oct. 26, 2018, Bouse Fiudo LLC purchased a home at 325 W. I St., Belleville from Patricia Jackson (trustees) and E. Jackson Hollis (trust) for $499,449.

Ronald Nelson Jr. sells 4806 Dadrian Drive, Godfrey

On Oct. 26, 2018, Robert P. and Lillian M. Gruver purchased a one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 4806 Dadrian Drive, Godfrey from Ronald Nelson Jr. for $159,900.

Elizabeth Morris Elementary School reports 31% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Elizabeth Morris Elementary School rose to 31 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sarah R. Fisk and Edward F. Kozicky Declaration (trust) unload 8400 Lageman Road, Godfrey

On Oct. 26, 2018, Sarah R. Fisk and Edward F. Kozicky Declaration (trust) sold their one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 8400 Lageman Road, Godfrey to Michael A. Kelsey P. and Joyce Rhoades Kelsey P. for $211,000.

Donna S Clark acquires 2813 Stolle Road, Stolle

On Oct. 26, 2018, Csq Holdings LLC purchased a property at 2813 Stolle Road, Stolle from Donna S Clark for $28,000.

Mike Babcock: Government needs a balanced budget to run efficiently

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 25, 2018

Mike Babcock wants to see lawmakers in Springfield run the House the same way voters have to run their own homes.

Huffman Elementary School reports 11% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Huffman Elementary 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.

89.7 percent of Lewis-Clark teachers stay put; average earns $53,007 per year

More than 89.7 percent of teachers stay at Lewis-Clark Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Carrington Homes Inc. buys 7330 Providence Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Hearthstone Development Inc. sold their property at 7330 Providence Drive, Edwardsville to Carrington Homes Inc. for $66,140.

How much revenue has Granite City CUSD 9 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Granite City Community Unit School District 9 received through local taxes increased 0.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Governors Way LLC sells 1520 Oglesby Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Remington Properties LLC purchased a property at 1520 Oglesby Drive, Edwardsville from Governors Way LLC for $104,900.

Illini Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Illini Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

86.5 percent of Millstadt Primary Center teachers stay put; average earns $56,755 per year