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Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 reported 109 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Millstadt reports 29 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $360,000 to purchase a home on April 25 paid the top home sale price for Millstadt in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Heather R Brady, Samuel Guithues, 2036 V. President Land Trust and Two Thousand Thirty Six V. President Land Trust unload 2036 Cleveland Blvd., Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, 2036 Cleveland Trust, Thousand Thirty Six Cleveland Trust Two and Dillon Smith purchased a one bedroom home at 2036 Cleveland Blvd., Granite City from Heather R Brady, Samuel Guithues, 2036 V. President Land Trust and Two Thousand Thirty Six V. President Land Trust for $349,500.

Schreiber Farm LLC sells 149 Gabrielle Circle, Bethalto

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 14, 2018

On Sept. 14, 2018, Schreiber Farm LLC sold their property at 149 Gabrielle Circle, Bethalto to CA Jones Inc. and C a Jones Inc. for $30,000.

How has spending changed at Brooklyn UD 188?

Brooklyn Unit School District 188 increased per-student spending 23.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 12.5 points lower at Jersey Community High School

At Jersey Community High School, a 12.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Haine committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Bill Haine, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,269 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

CITY OF O'FALLON: Street Renamed “Habitat Way” in Honor of Habitat for Humanity

By Press release submission | Sep 14, 2018

At the September 4, 2018 City Council Meeting, Mayor Herb Roach and the City Council recognized Habitat for Humanity by renaming Elm Street in the Carson/Behrens area “Habitat Way”.

From East Central Reporter

Two Republican House candidates sign pledge refusing legislative pension if elected

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

House candidates Dwight Kay and Blaine Wilhour joined Reps. Jeanne Ives ( R-Wheaton) and Brad Halbrook (R-Shelbyville) to sign a pledge to refuse a legislative pension if elected.

From SW Illinois News

Luechtefeld endorses Friess for state representative

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Former Illinois lawmaker Dave Luechtefeld recently endorsed David Friess for the 116th District seat in the Illinois House of Representatives.

Recent Forest Homes home sales, August 19-25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 19-25, 2018.

Jameson blames Madigan for state's financial woes, believes tax increases will make matters worse

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 13, 2018

Doug Jameson wonders what became of common sense and deductive reasoning.

Nicholas J. Wiggins unloads 1000 Center St. N., Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 13, 2018

On Sept. 13, 2018, Chris David Gaylord Jr. and Alyssa B. Gaylord purchased a three bedroom home at 1000 Center St. N., Collinsville from Nicholas J. Wiggins for $130,000.

Alton City Council will meet September 12

Alton City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 12.

II committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Jerry Costello II, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,250 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Cahokia reports 107 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $1,420,000 to purchase a home on May 1 paid the top home sale price for Cahokia in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Granite City Community Unit School District 9 students suspended 324 times in a single school year

Granite City Community Unit School District 9 reported 324 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met September 10

City of Alton Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Monday, September 10.

Alton Haskell Playhouse Committee will meet September 13

Alton Haskell Playhouse Committee will meet at 8 a.m. Thursday, September 13.

City of Belleville Board of Fire & Police Commissioners will meet September 13