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Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in Illinois for the week of 2019-04-08

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 27, 2019

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in Illinois during the week of 2019-04-08.

O'FALLON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes Apartments Grand Opening

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Thirteen01 at Hartman Lakes, the $26 million residential development in Shiloh, Ill, celebrated its Grand Opening on April 11, 2019 with a ribbon cutting provided by the Shiloh Chamber of Commerce.

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Being an AMH Volunteer Can Grow Your Family

By Press release submission | Apr 26, 2019

Donna Richie’s extended family grew four years ago when she responded to an advertisement seeking volunteers for Alton Memorial Hospital.

From Prairie State Wire

Federal probe into Pritzker's 'scheme to defraud' could land him in unfortunate company, IPI reports

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

With news that he is now under federal review, newly elected Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker finds himself in dubious company.

Kimberly Galanti donates $1,500 to Rachelle Crowe's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

Kimberly Galanti donated $1,500 to Democrat Rachelle Crowe's election campaign committee, Rachelle Aud Crowe for Senate, on April 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Catherine R. Boucher unloads 4814 Wick Mor Drive, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, Catherine R. Boucher sold their one bedroom home at 4814 Wick Mor Drive, Godfrey to Rafael Torres Zamora for $100,000.

Sarah Barton buys 1601 Clark Ave., Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, Sarah Barton purchased a two bedroom home at 1601 Clark Ave., Granite City from Birkenmeyer Properties LLC for $117,500.

Ayden Matthew Carey acquires 3125 Mockingbird Lane, Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

The three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 3125 Mockingbird Lane, Granite City was sold on April 26, 2019 by Charles Robert and Karen Dartt for $127,900. The buyer was Ayden Matthew Carey.

Larry Manns donates $1,100 to Rachelle Crowe's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

Larry Manns donated $1,100 to Democrat Rachelle Crowe's election campaign committee, Rachelle Aud Crowe for Senate, on April 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

David and Tracy McEuen acquire 137 Dorothy St., Meadowbrook

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, Rebecca J. and David D. Neunaber purchased a home at 137 Dorothy St., Meadowbrook from David and Tracy McEuen for $47,500.

Shiloh Middle School scores 55.6% ELA proficiency, 46.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2019

Of the 323 students attending Shiloh Middle School in 2018, 55.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 46.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Jose G. Diaz Torres sells 7338 Providence Drive, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Apr 26, 2019

On April 26, 2019, Stephen W. and Christine Kowalenko purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 7338 Providence Drive, Edwardsville from Jose G. Diaz Torres for $280,500.

Rep. Meier strongly opposes 'Pritzker's unfair tax'

By Glenn Minnis | Apr 25, 2019

Illinois State Rep. Charlie Meier (R-Okawville) has long been a voice of opposition against Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s so-called "fair tax" proposal, even referring to it publicly as an "unfair tax."

Andrew M. Miller acquire 1473 Ladd Ave., Wood River

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2019

The three bedroom home at 1473 Ladd Ave., Wood River was sold on April 25, 2019 by Andrew M. Miller for $72,300. The buyers were James E. and Sandra J. Shepard.

Jeff and Terri Thies unload 60 Westview Drive, Highland

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Barbara Anderson Fraser purchased a one bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 60 Westview Drive, Highland from Jeff and Terri Thies for $325,000.

Glyn Ramage nominated to Capital Development Board

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Glyn Ramage was nominated in the Senate to be member of the Capital Development Board on Wednesday, Apr. 24, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Kimberly Y Haag purchases 818 Ferguson Ave. E., Wood River

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Kimberly Y Haag purchased a two bedroom home at 818 Ferguson Ave. E., Wood River from Nathan Wilson for $71,000.

Dsv SPV2 LLC and Dsv Spvtwo LLC sell 318 George St., E. Alton

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Karen and Mark Baiter purchased a one bedroom home at 318 George St., E. Alton from Dsv SPV2 LLC and Dsv Spvtwo LLC for $39,900.

Christie Lautz acquires 812 Vassar Drive, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Apr 25, 2019

On April 25, 2019, Christie Lautz purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 812 Vassar Drive, Edwardsville from Darrel J. and Leigh Ann Price for $250,000.

Shiloh Elementary School scores 51.6% ELA proficiency, 36.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2019

Of the 268 students attending Shiloh Elementary School in 2018, 51.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 36.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).