Metro East Sun

The home at 110 Elm St. N., Grantfork was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by Joseph Mott for $124,000. The buyers were Bryan C. and Julie M. Jett.

James C. and Irene M. Egner unload 2132 Wyckoff St., Alton

The home at 2132 Wyckoff St., Alton was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by James C. and Irene M. Egner for $104,900. The buyer was Christopher Taul.

Joseph James, Terry L., Randy A., Bradley W. and Vilma B. Gentelin sell 205 Ladd St., Alton

On Sept. 11, 2018, Janet Wagner purchased a home at 205 Ladd St., Alton from Joseph James, Terry L., Randy A., Bradley W. and Vilma B. Gentelin for $85,500.

Mary Kay, Joseph Sibley||Vincent P. and Doris M. Sibley sell 202 Hollow Ave., Jerseyville

By Metro East Sun | Sep 11, 2018

On Sept. 11, James Tuhill purchased a home at 202 Hollow Ave., Jerseyville from Mary Kay, Joseph Sibley||Vincent P. and Doris M. Sibley for $65,000.

Jessie Rodriguez buys 7813 Straube Court, Godfrey

The one bedroom, two bathroom home at 7813 Straube Court, Godfrey was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by Ronald Arthur Bristow, Crandall Richard (living trust), Melinda Grabe and J. Crandall Roberta (living trust) for $145,000. The buyer was Jessie Rodriguez.

Daniel A. and Deborah J. Flanigan sell 506 Fourth St. E., Alton

On Sept. 11, 2018, Damon and Althea Johnson purchased a home at 506 Fourth St. E., Alton from Daniel A. and Deborah J. Flanigan for $75,000.

East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 students suspended 348 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

East Alton-Wood River Community High School District 14 reported 348 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Belleville SD 118?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2018

Belleville School District 118 increased per-student spending 17.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Thomas and Emily Druhe and Emily Wood acquire 3017 Ash Road, Glen Carbon

On Sept. 11, 2018, Thomas and Emily Druhe and Emily Wood sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 3017 Ash Road, Glen Carbon to Kenneth and Delicia Anderson for $285,000.

Analysis: SIUE men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 13th in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville's men’s teams earn an average of $84,177 annually – the 13th highest average salary in the state – according to a Metro East Sun analysis of federal education data.

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Kay warns 'silent but deadly' taxes will escalate Illinois' outmigration problem

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 10, 2018

It makes perfect sense to Republican state House candidate Dwight Kay that lawmakers in Springfield have had such a hard time getting the state back on track.

Barry and Sherry Sykes sell 119 Wilson Court, Pontoon Beach

On Sept. 10, 2018, Barry and Sherry Sykes sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 119 Wilson Court, Pontoon Beach to William E. Downs for $149,000.

Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 students suspended 309 times in a single school year

Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 reported 309 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Cockrell committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

Citizens for Ed Cockrell, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Pamela Elton and Pam Skinner Elton acquires 5420 Springfield Drive, Edwardsville

The one bedroom home at 5420 Springfield Drive, Edwardsville was sold on Sept. 10, 2018 by Pamela Elton and Pam Skinner Elton for $380,000. The buyer was Timothy C Byrd.

Wood River donors gave $11,483.76 to candidates since last major state elections

Over the last four years, 19 individual donors living in Wood River gave $11,483.76 to political candidates, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of state campaign finance data.

How has spending changed at Belle Valley SD 119?

Belle Valley School District 119 increased per-student spending 202.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Emily and Mark Rogers purchase 708 Rice St., Wood River

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 708 Rice St., Wood River was sold on Sept. 10, 2018 by Joice J. and Oliver K. Van Winkle for $69,500. The buyers were Emily and Mark Rogers.

Marsha and April Wilkinson acquire 1549 St. Clair Ave., Granite City

On Sept. 10, 2018, Marsha and April Wilkinson purchased a three bedroom home at 1549 St. Clair Ave., Granite City from Secretary Housing Urban Development, Sec Housing Urban Development and US Department Housing Urban Development for $59,200.

Freeburg reports 25 home sales so far this year