Metro East Sun

On Sept. 25, 2018, Trevor Adam and Stephanie Renee Parish sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 4688 Seminary Road, Alton to Timothy M. and Crystal N. Phelps for $202,500.

Logan A. and Jodi K. Wendel acquire 835 LaSalle St., Collinsville

On Sept. 25, 2018, Logan A. and Jodi K. Wendel purchased a one bedroom home at 835 LaSalle St., Collinsville from Jonathan and Shelby Panchal and Shelby Wright for $129,900.

How has spending changed at Grant CCSD 110?

Grant Community Consolidated School District 110 increased per-student spending 26.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

Dustin Coleman acquire 6804 Willie Drive, Maryville

On Sept. 25, 2018, Michael and Grace Finch purchased a three bedroom home at 6804 Willie Drive, Maryville from Dustin Coleman for $145,000.

87.8 percent of Grigsby Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $65,251 per year

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

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

More than 95.8 percent of teachers stay at Triad Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Belt committee reports nearly $45K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Christopher Belt, a candidate committee, reported receiving $45,050.27 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Christopher T. and Lacey J. Gelsinger unload 613 Briarstone Drive, Glen Carbon

On Sept. 25, 2018, B. Steven and Stephanie S. Duke purchased a one bedroom, two bathroom home at 613 Briarstone Drive, Glen Carbon from Christopher T. and Lacey J. Gelsinger for $376,000.

Lori Barlow buys 24 Victoria Drive, Pontoon Beach

On Sept. 25, 2018, Loftin C. and Cynthia E. Woodiel sold their three bedroom home at 24 Victoria Drive, Pontoon Beach to Lori Barlow for $69,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 17.2 points lower at Jerseyville East Elementary School

At Jerseyville East Elementary School, a 17.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

72 percent of Mason/Clark teachers stay put; average earns $63,303 per year

More than 72 percent of teachers stay at Mason/Clark Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michael D. and Susan M. Kern and Marquerite Dauphin acquire 92 Lake Drive W., Troy

On Sept. 25, 2018, Michael R. and Linda J. Scroggins sold their one bedroom, two bathroom home at 92 Lake Drive W., Troy to Michael D. and Susan M. Kern and Marquerite Dauphin for $240,000.

Thomas and Anthony Butkovich acquires 110 Kinder Lane, Mitchell

The two bedroom home at 110 Kinder Lane, Mitchell was sold on Sept. 24, 2018 by Thomas and Anthony Butkovich for $95,000. The buyer was Gary A. Butkovich.

How has spending changed at Granite City CUSD 9?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

Granite City Community Unit School District 9 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.

US Bank acquire 1519 Gerber Road, Edwardsville

On Sept. 24, 2018, Daniel V. and Dena M. Brinkman purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1519 Gerber Road, Edwardsville from US Bank for $79,250.

Christopher J. and Kari E. Pinkard acquire 2929 Forest Drive, Alton

On Sept. 24, 2018, Christopher J. and Kari E. Pinkard sold their home at 2929 Forest Drive, Alton to Sharon A. Brock and Sharon A. Dolan for $114,500.

Michael R. Schuette (estate) acquires 208 Division Drive, Collinsville

On Sept. 24, 2018, Michael R. Schuette (estate) sold their one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 208 Division Drive, Collinsville to Megan T. Heyden for $140,000.

87.9 percent of Dorris Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $58,804 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

More than 87.9 percent of teachers stay at Dorris Intermediate School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Eric D. and Stacey Y. Noble unload 444 Ohio Ave., S. Roxana