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News from September 2018

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How has spending changed at Shiloh Village SD 85?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Shiloh Village School District 85 increased per-student spending 12.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

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Smith committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

Friends of Sarah Smith, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,700 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Tonya Roberts acquires 2062 Briarbend Court, Maryville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Remington Place LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2062 Briarbend Court, Maryville to Tonya Roberts for $174,000.

Edward H. and Cecilia M. Groshans and Patricia A. Clasby acquire 36 Frontenac Place, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Edward H. and Cecilia M. Groshans and Patricia A. Clasby sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 36 Frontenac Place, Godfrey to David S. and Monica A. Griggs for $150,000.

Robert H. and Vickie R. Fouts acquire 3312 Terrace, Granite City

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 3312 Terrace, Granite City was sold on Sept. 19, 2018 by Robert H. and Vickie R. Fouts for $103,000. The buyers were Kadi Zezoff and Branden Henderson.

William V. Crain Jr. and Ronda S Crain acquire 1801 Arrowhead Lane, Godfrey

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Denver A. and Sarah B. Crews purchased a one bedroom, two bathroom home at 1801 Arrowhead Lane, Godfrey from William V. Crain Jr. and Ronda S Crain for $230,000.

Andrew and Emily C. Bridges acquire 386 High Point, Holiday Shores

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Andrew and Emily C. Bridges sold their one bedroom home at 386 High Point, Holiday Shores to Barend P Horn and Anna M. Jacobs for $91,500.

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Zips Granite City LLC purchases 1511 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Zips Granite City LLC purchased a property at 1511 Niedringhaus Ave., Granite City from Clearwater Express Inc. for $732,135.

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Zips Pontoon Beach LLC acquires 4221 State Route 162, Granite City

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Clearwater Express Inc. sold their property at 4221 State Route 162, Granite City to Zips Pontoon Beach LLC for $732,135.

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Jameson says taxes are key issue for voters

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2018

Doug Jameson frets over the way Illinois has become different from virtually every other state in the country.

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Madigan money shows Hoffman is loyal to party over constituents, Jameson says

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2018

Doug Jameson insists there is no gray area about the way Mike Madigan operates and how the longtime Democratic House Speaker invests in Democratic candidates.

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Kay convinced lawmakers, tax increases are responsible for outmigration, low income growth

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2018

Illinois has been home to the second slowest annual income growth in the country over the last decade, coming in at less than half of the national average of 1.6 percent.

Tyler Weis buys 808 Eighth St., Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Timothy and Andrea Cosmano sold their two bedroom home at 808 Eighth St., Highland to Tyler Weis for $127,500.

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Crest Hill reports 11 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 19, 2018

A home buyer who paid $294,000 to purchase a home on June 21 paid the top home sale price for Crest Hill in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: Marching Kahoks Win Edwardsville Ambush Classic

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2018

Congratulations to the Collinsville High School Marching Band for earning 1st place in Class 3A at the Edwardsville Tiger Ambush Classic on September 15, 2018.

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VILLAGE OF BETHALTO: Fall Water System Flush

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2018

The Village of Bethalto will begin flushing its entire water system starting October 1, 2018 and continuing through the month of October.

Larry G. and Maureen Zimmerman unload 15 Maple St., Moro

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 18, 2018

The one bedroom home at 15 Maple St., Moro was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Larry G. and Maureen Zimmerman for $115,000. The buyer was Kelly Piercy.

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CITY OF O'FALLON: Solarize Metro East “Power Hour” To Be Hosted at City Hall – October 11, 2018

By Press release submission | Sep 18, 2018

The City of O’Fallon and The Solarize Metro East Program are partnering to host a “Power Hour” at O’Fallon City Hall (255 South Lincoln Avenue, O’Fallon, Illinois 62269) on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.

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Brighton reports 26 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 18, 2018

A home buyer who paid $320,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 21 paid the top home sale price for Brighton in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Leo J. Schaefer Jr. and Christine M. Schaefer unload 462 Tamarach Drive, Edwardsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 18, 2018

On Sept. 18, 2018, Leo J. Schaefer Jr. and Christine M. Schaefer sold their property at 462 Tamarach Drive, Edwardsville to Sean Bonvicino for $152,000.