Metro East Sun

On Sept. 5, 2018, Alex G. Niebrugge purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1601 Second St. N., Edwardsville from Rosemary L Niebrugge and L. Frederick J. Niebrugge Rosemary (trust) for $130,000.

New Athens reports 11 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $288,000 to purchase a home on April 30 paid the top home sale price for New Athens in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

City of Belleville City Council will meet September 4

City of Belleville City Council will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, September 4.

Richard C. Coy acquires 219 Kansas St. N., Edwardsville

On Sept. 5, 2018, Dickjoan62025 LLC sold their one bedroom home at 219 Kansas St. N., Edwardsville to Richard C. Coy for $125,000.

Mascoutah reports 56 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $286,000 to purchase a home on May 2 paid the top home sale price for Mascoutah in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Frederick W. and Kathy I. Foss sell 1818 Worden Ave., Alton

The home at 1818 Worden Ave., Alton was sold on Sept. 5, 2018 by Frederick W. and Kathy I. Foss for $82,500. The buyers were Travis and Ali Tarrant.

How has spending changed at Millstadt CCSD 160?

Millstadt Community Consolidated School District 160 decreased per-student spending 25.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

O'Fallon donors gave $151,576.59 to candidates since last major state elections

Over the last four years, 159 individual donors living in O'Fallon gave $151,576.59 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

Madison Community Unit School District 12 students suspended 898 times in a single school year

Madison Community Unit School District 12 reported 898 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Marissa Community Unit School District 40 students suspended 46 times in a single school year

Marissa Community Unit School District 40 reported 46 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Richard B. and Laura Burrow unload 1302 Main St., S. Roxana

On Sept. 5, 2018, Jordan D. Zook purchased a three bedroom home at 1302 Main St., S. Roxana from Richard B. and Laura Burrow for $48,999.

Brady committee reports nearly $12K in contributions during second quarter

Plummer for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $11,871.71 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Tms Properties LLC buys 1523 Ritter St., Edwardsville

On Sept. 5, 2018, SW Properties Inc. sold their five bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1523 Ritter St., Edwardsville to Tms Properties LLC for $263,000.

City of Alton Civil Service Commission will meet September 5

City of Alton Civil Service Commission will meet at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, September 5.

City of Alton Historical Commission will meet September 4

City of Alton Historical Commission will meet at 8 a.m. Tuesday, September 4.

City of Collinsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet September 7

City of Collinsville Foreign Fire Insurance Board will meet at 9 a.m. Friday, September 7.

City of Edwardsville City Council will meet September 04