Metro East Sun

Jerome Joseph Jacobs acquires 208 Main St. W., Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 13, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 208 Main St. W., Bethalto was sold on Sept. 13, 2018 by Wells Fargo Bank for $103,000. The buyer was Jerome Joseph Jacobs.

How has spending changed at Bethalto CUSD 8?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

Bethalto Community Unit School District 8 increased per-student spending 19.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Belleville Public Library Board will meet September 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2018

Belleville Public Library Board will meet at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13.

New Athens Community Unit School District 60 students suspended 48 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 13, 2018

New Athens Community Unit School District 60 reported 48 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board will meet September 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2018

City of Collinsville Community Appearance Board will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 12.

City of Collinsville Planning Commission will meet September 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2018

City of Collinsville Planning Commission will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 13.

City of Collinsville Economic Development Commission will meet September 14

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2018

City of Collinsville Economic Development Commission will meet at 7:30 a.m. Friday, September 14.

CITY OF EAST ST.LOUIS: Growing Small Businesses in East St. Louis

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

The City of East St. Louis and the National Development Council announce a new opportunity to create jobs and help expand small businesses.

COLLINSVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Police Department - Citizen Academy 2018

By Press release submission | Sep 13, 2018

Beginning on Tuesday, September 25th, 2018, the Collinsville Police Department will be hosting its 15th Citizens Police Academy.

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee will meet September 13

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 13, 2018

City of Edwardsville Administrative and Community Services Committee will meet at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, September 13.

From Prairie State Wire

FY19 Budget: 'Not one penny should be spent on pork,' Ives says

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) believes state lawmakers need to reject political pork spending that was hidden in the budget passed earlier this year.

Patton says volunteers are key for November win

By Robert Hadley | Sep 12, 2018

With the November general election just weeks away, 56th District state Senate candidate Hal Patton is calling for volunteers to help his campaign reach constituents.

Greenwood committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Friends of LaToya N Greenwood, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Ralph G. and Marsha K. Paslay unload 727 Pleasant Valley Drive, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Steven R. and Joann Davis purchased a property at 727 Pleasant Valley Drive, Godfrey from Ralph G. and Marsha K. Paslay for $35,000.

Remington Place LLC sells 2046 Briarbend Court, Maryville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 12, 2018

On Sept. 12, 2018, Remington Place LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2046 Briarbend Court, Maryville to Ariel E Martin for $187,500.

Shiloh reports 64 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

A home buyer who paid $8,036,000 to purchase a home on May 17 paid the top home sale price for Shiloh in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Belleville Twp HSD 201?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Belleville Township High School District 201 decreased per-student spending 8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 students suspended 1,326 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Edwardsville Community Unit School District 7 reported 1,326 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jersey Community Unit School District 100 students suspended 82 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 12, 2018

Jersey Community Unit School District 100 reported 82 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Tommy N Silveus Jr. acquires 337 Grand Ave., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 12, 2018

The three bedroom home at 337 Grand Ave., Wood River was sold on Sept. 12, 2018 by Christine L. Burnham, Melissa K Phillips and Sharon K Weller for $40,000. The buyer was Tommy N Silveus Jr..