Metro East Sun

On Sept. 24, 2018, Richard J. and Clarissa Y. Fritts sold their three bedroom home at 2849 Edgewood Ave., Granite City to Johnathan and Melissa Pflieger for $70,000.

Diane S. and Dorris D. Bruce sell 213 Sixth St. W., Hartford

On Sept. 24, 2018, Diane S. and Dorris D. Bruce sold their three bedroom home at 213 Sixth St. W., Hartford to Gavin Paul D. for $95,000.

88.2 percent of Mascoutah teachers stay put; average earns $52,922 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

More than 88.2 percent of teachers stay at Mascoutah Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Anthony Nichols and Abigail Peipert acquire 8700 Deer Crossing Lane, New Douglas

On Sept. 24, 2018, Anthony Nichols and Abigail Peipert purchased a property at 8700 Deer Crossing Lane, New Douglas from Gregory W. II and Leslie M. Odom for $36,500.

Gary Lee and Donna Marie Frutiger acquire 10837 Lake Road, St. Jacob

The one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 10837 Lake Road, St. Jacob was sold on Sept. 24, 2018 by Gary Lee and Donna Marie Frutiger for $219,500. The buyers were Michael G. and Lori L. Kirksey.

Statewide test results: low income students score 3.5 points lower at Millstadt Consolidated School

At Millstadt Consolidated School, a 3.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

90.3 percent of Belle Valley teachers stay put; average earns $45,686 per year

More than 90.3 percent of teachers stay at Belle Valley School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

87.8 percent of Coolidge Junior teachers stay put; average earns $65,251 per year

More than 87.8 percent of teachers stay at Coolidge Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Belleville West's Keith Randolph narrows list of colleges as more offers come in

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 23, 2018

Keith Randolph’s stock keeps going up.

How has spending changed at New Athens CUSD 60?

New Athens Community Unit School District 60 increased per-student spending 57.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

85.1 percent of Liberty teachers stay put; average earns $51,324 per year

More than 85.1 percent of teachers stay at Liberty Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Kolker committee reports nearly $39K in contributions during second quarter

Committee to Elect Judge Kolker, a candidate committee, reported receiving $38,728.84 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

88.9 percent of Cahokia teachers stay put; average earns $63,275 per year

More than 88.9 percent of teachers stay at Cahokia High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

92.7 percent of Mascoutah teachers stay put; average earns $52,922 per year

More than 92.7 percent of teachers stay at Mascoutah High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

94.5 percent of Triad teachers stay put; average earns $55,963 per year

More than 94.5 percent of teachers stay at Triad High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How has spending changed at St Libory Cons SD 30?

St. Libory Consolidated School District 30 decreased per-student spending 1.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Dugan committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Committee to Elect David Dugan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,300 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

89.9 percent of Collinsville teachers stay put; average earns $58,804 per year

More than 89.9 percent of teachers stay at Collinsville Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 17.8 points lower at Illini Middle School

At Illini Middle School, a 17.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

82.8 percent of Jersey Community teachers stay put; average earns $58,415 per year