Metro East Sun

Saint Jacob donors gave $15,647.01 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

Over the last four years, 21 individual donors living in Saint Jacob gave $15,647.01 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

Ljc Partners LLC purchases 215 Kansas St. S., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Ljc Partners LLC purchased a one bedroom home at 215 Kansas St. S., Edwardsville from Patrick M. McLean and Robert C. McLean Jr. for $195,000.

Thomas and Jan C. Crammond sell 211 Patterson Place, Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Stephen K. Thompson purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 211 Patterson Place, Alton from Thomas and Jan C. Crammond for $95,000.

R. Rankin James Sr. (trust) and W. Rankin Darrell (trust) acquire 3844 Meadow Lane, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

The one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3844 Meadow Lane, Highland was sold on Sept. 6, 2018 by R. Rankin James Sr. (trust) and W. Rankin Darrell (trust) for $260,500. The buyers were Marsha Lewis and Timothy Skornia.

Kerry Garner and Susan Garner (living trust) purchase 3764 Cabernet Lane, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Ridge Creek Homes LLC sold their property at 3764 Cabernet Lane, Edwardsville to Kerry Garner and Susan Garner (living trust) for $639,900.

Semanisin committee reports $475 in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

Citizens for Semanisin, a candidate committee, reported receiving $475 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Fairview Heights reports 119 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

A home buyer who paid $293,000 to purchase a home on April 12 paid the top home sale price for Fairview Heights in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Shari L Murphy buys 716 Airwood Drive W., Rosewood Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Joseph A. and Dana M. Fink sold their three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 716 Airwood Drive W., Rosewood Heights to Shari L Murphy for $145,000.

Ronald R. and Connie S. Bellantone acquires 27 Sequoia Drive, Troy

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, David W. Meseke purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 27 Sequoia Drive, Troy from Ronald R. and Connie S. Bellantone for $222,000.

Rachel A. Meyer acquires 2000 Richmond Ave., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

The two bedroom home at 2000 Richmond Ave., Granite City was sold on Sept. 6, 2018 by Kevin J. and Debra L. Fiala for $70,000. The buyer was Rachel A. Meyer.

Millstadt Community Consolidated School District 160 students suspended 35 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

Millstadt Community Consolidated School District 160 reported 35 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Robert C. McClean Jr. and Robert C. McLean Jr (estate) acquires 225 Kansas St. S., Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Robert C. McClean Jr. and Robert C. McLean Jr (estate) sold their one bedroom home at 225 Kansas St. S., Edwardsville to Yellow Brick Investments LLC for $155,000.

Barbara Whitehead sells 1365 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

On Sept. 6, 2018, Michael Eugene and Debra Dee Vorce purchased a property at 1365 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City from Barbara Whitehead for $80,000.

Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 students suspended 82 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

Mascoutah Community Unit School District 19 reported 82 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lebanon reports 23 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 6, 2018

A home buyer who paid $1,860,000 to purchase a home on Jan. 18 paid the top home sale price for Lebanon in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Kahok Game vs. East St. Louis Moved to Saturday Sept 22

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

The Kahok Varsity Football game vs. East St. Louis previously scheduled on Friday, September 21, 2018 has been changed.

VILLAGE OF MARYVILLE: Rabies Clinic

By Press release submission | Sep 6, 2018

Dr. Randla from Horseshoe Lake Animal Hospital will be conducting a Rabies Clinic on Sat, October 13th at the Maryville Firehouse (300 N. Donk).

From Chicago City Wire

Madigan funding ensures key votes, Illinois Policy Institute reports

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

House Speaker Mike Madigan has provided a combined $15 million in funding to dozens of state representatives currently holding office, the Illinois Policy Institute (IPI) reports.

Analysis: Swansea pays property taxes more than two times national average

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 5, 2018

Property owners in Swansea paid more than 2 percent of the value of their homes in taxes last year. That’s more than two times the national average, according to an LGIS analysis of real estate sales data in St. Clair County from Jan 1. to June 30.

Analysis: Property taxes rise in Chicago, but still lower than in Edwardsville, Glen Carbon

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 5, 2018

The average City of Chicago homeowner saw a $110 per year increase in their property tax bill last year, according to a report by Cook County Clerk David Orr.