Metro East Sun

Recent Troy home sales, November 18-24, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of November 18-24, 2018.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ recent rate of population loss was 3rd highest in U.S.

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

Illinois’ rate of population decline between July 1, 2017, and July 1, 2018, was the third highest among the 50 states and Puerto Rico, according to population estimates released this week by the U.S. Census Bureau.

State House race: Democrat Hoffman wins voter tally in Belleville Township Precinct 4

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Jay Hoffman led Republican Doug Jameson in votes cast in Belleville Township Precinct 4 for the District 113 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

75.8 percent of Mason/Clark teachers stay put; average earns $63,392.77 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

More than 75.8 percent of teachers stay at Mason/Clark Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Timothy K. and Donna Renee Sanders acquire 411 Central Ave. N., Roxana

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Carroll C. and M. Colleen Slusher sold their one bedroom home at 411 Central Ave. N., Roxana to Timothy K. and Donna Renee Sanders for $64,000.

At East Alton-Wood River, 83 percent of students graduate high school; 69 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 77 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 83 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62249 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Three offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 62249, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Millstadt Township Precinct 3

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Millstadt Township Precinct 3 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of West Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 40 percent of West Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

88.3 percent of Mascoutah teachers stay put; average earns $51,299.61 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

More than 88.3 percent of teachers stay at Mascoutah Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Millstadt Township Precinct 5

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Millstadt Township Precinct 5 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

State House race: Democrat Hoffman wins voter tally in Belleville Township Precinct 33

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Jay Hoffman led Republican Doug Jameson in votes cast in Belleville Township Precinct 33 for the District 113 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Cnr Inc. purchases 301 Acorn Way Way, Lebanon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Cnr Inc. purchased a property at 301 Acorn Way Way, Lebanon from Ccv Dev LLC for $26,345.

State House race: Republican Madlock wins voter tally in Belleville Township Precinct 35

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Jason Madlock led Democrat Latoya N. Greenwood in votes cast in Belleville Township Precinct 35 for the District 114 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

Ccv Dev LLC acquires 10961 Sylvan Vista Drive, Lebanon

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

On Dec. 19, 2018, Ccv Dev LLC sold their property at 10961 Sylvan Vista Drive, Lebanon to Cnr Inc. for $26,345.

Amelia V. Carriel Junior High reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Amelia V. Carriel Junior High stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 99 percent of Oliver Parks 6th students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

About 0.8 percent of Oliver Parks 6th Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Millstadt Township Precinct 4

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Millstadt Township Precinct 4 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Babcock committee reports nearly $248K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

Citizens for Michael Babcock, a candidate committee, reported receiving $248,346.51 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Whiteside Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Whiteside Elementary School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.