Metro East Sun

CITY OF O'FALLON: Save the Date: 24th Annual Salute to Scott Tribute and Business Expo and Purple Heart Community Recognition

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

The City of O’Fallon, along with the O’Fallon-Shiloh Chamber of Commerce, and Village of Shiloh are hosting our 24th annual Salute to Scott Tribute and Business Expo on Saturday, November 10th, at Gateway Classic Cars in O’Fallon, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

John H. Mueller (estate) unloads 2106 St. Michael Court, Highland

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The two bedroom home at 2106 St. Michael Court, Highland was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by John H. Mueller (estate) for $123,000. The buyer was Kaitlyn Kassel.

How much revenue has Freeburg CCSD 70 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Freeburg Community Consolidated School District 70 received through local taxes increased 10.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of public schools data.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 89.2 percent of teachers stay at Mascoutah Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Vivian J. and Louis R. Bynum sell 19 Tulip Court, Pontoon Beach

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The three bedroom home at 19 Tulip Court, Pontoon Beach was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Vivian J. and Louis R. Bynum for $97,400. The buyer was Janet E Tirey.

89.1 percent of Civic Memorial teachers stay put; average earns $56,948 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 89.1 percent of teachers stay at Civic Memorial High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

ANDERSON HOSPITAL: Anderson Announces Plans to Expand

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

Anderson Healthcare is pleased to announce plans to expand access to medical services in the Metro East communities.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Recognizes September as Prostate Health Month

By Press release submission | Sep 26, 2018

September is recognized nationwide as National Prostate Health Month, in the interest of creating awareness around health issues associated with a man’s prostate.

Four O One Market Partnership unloads 400 Market St., Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Four O One Market Partnership sold their property at 400 Market St., Alton to Waterfront Properties V LLC for $62,500.

Maria C. Ramsey acquires 410 Mill Street, St. Jacob

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Jackie L. and Matthew L. Jenkins sold their one bedroom home at 410 Mill Street, St. Jacob to Maria C. Ramsey for $118,000.

Karolyn K Robertson and Mark V. Gum sell 11 Tiemann Drive, Collinsville

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Karolyn K Robertson and Mark V. Gum sold their home at 11 Tiemann Drive, Collinsville to CM Jones Properties Tieman Tanglewood Series LLC for $215,000.

Thomas L. and Jennifer L. Abert sell 223 Whitelaw Ave., E. Alton

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Dorothy and Elizabeth Baehler purchased a two bedroom home at 223 Whitelaw Ave., E. Alton from Thomas L. and Jennifer L. Abert for $63,000.

Jeffrey L. Jeffery L. and Martha J. Bushrow Jeffery L. acquire 31 Shore Drive, Holiday Shores

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Loretta B. and Kevin T. Tolliver purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 31 Shore Drive, Holiday Shores from Jeffrey L. Jeffery L. and Martha J. Bushrow Jeffery L. for $450,500.

Cameron J. and Alexandria L. Cramsey acquires 61 Lorena Ave. E., Wood River

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Cameron J. and Alexandria L. Cramsey sold their three bedroom home at 61 Lorena Ave. E., Wood River to Tanya Barbour for $68,000.

Lopinot committee reports nearly $18K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Friends of Andrew Lopinot, a candidate committee, reported receiving $18,175 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Which Illinois colleges receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 7 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Luis M. and Patricia W. Becerril sell 130 Bollinger St., Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Luis M. and Patricia W. Becerril sold their three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 130 Bollinger St., Glen Carbon to Delano D McGlown Jr. for $174,000.