Metro East Sun

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Delores Moye Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Hoerner committee reports nearly $16K in contributions during second quarter

Committee to Elect Kevin T Hoerner, a candidate committee, reported receiving $15,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met September 25.

City of Edwardsville Public Services Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 25.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met September 24.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 24.

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met September 25.

City of Edwardsville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 25.

Alton Appearance Review Commission met September 26.

Alton Appearance Review Commission met Wednesday, Sept. 26.

How much revenue has Roxana CUSD 1 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Roxana Community Unit School District 1 received through local taxes increased 54.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

How much revenue has Alton CUSD 11 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Alton Community Unit School District No. 11 received through local taxes increased 2.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

City of Belleville Finance Committee met September 25

By Bree Gonzales | Sep 30, 2018

City of Belleville Finance Committee met Tuesday, Sept. 25

Report: 48 percent of 2015 Jersey Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 86 percent of Jersey Community High School seniors graduated on time, 48 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

63.1 percent of Prather teachers stay put; average earns $65,251 per year

More than 63.1 percent of teachers stay at Prather Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Highland CUSD 5 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Highland Community Unit School District 5 received through local taxes increased 8.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Miller committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Citizens for Chris Miller, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,040.19 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

How much revenue has High Mount SD 116 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue High Mount School District 116 received through local taxes decreased 8.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Mike Babcock earns thumbs up from several pro-life groups

By Chandra Lye | Sep 29, 2018

The Illinois Family Action PAC, the Illinois Federation for Right to Life PAC and Illinois Right to Life Action give Republican House candidate Mike Babcock high ratings.

93.7 percent of Freeburg Community teachers stay put; average earns $62,440 per year