August, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

Shawn Patrick and Beverly J. Fleming sell 3302 Belle St., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

On Aug. 21, 2019, Tommie L Kelley purchased a home at 3302 Belle St., Alton from Shawn Patrick and Beverly J. Fleming for $55,000.

Eddie L. and Leasa Caperton unload 949 Country Pointe Lane, Marine

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 949 Country Pointe Lane, Marine was sold on Aug. 21, 2019 by Eddie L. and Leasa Caperton for $254,000. The buyers were Alvin and Elizabeth Ruckwardt.

Denis J Janis acquires 911 Douglas St., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 911 Douglas St., Alton was sold on Aug. 21, 2019 by Denis J Janis for $110,000. The buyer was Michelle Grotegeers.

Brennen Hermens acquires 2406 Gayle Ave., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

On Aug. 21, 2019, Linda E Cox sold their home at 2406 Gayle Ave., Alton to Brennen Hermens for $120,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Jerseyville convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Jerseyville during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in O Fallon convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in O Fallon during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 57: Belt makes sure veterans’ families receive additional assistance

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

Legislation sponsored by State Senator Christopher Belt (D-Cahokia) will increase Veterans’ families and cemetery associations will be awarded an additional $25 to support the cost of transporting and erecting a veteran’s headstone or memorial marker was signed into law.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe bringing ‘Beet Box’ program to Wood River on Tuesday

By Press release submission | Aug 21, 2019

To increase access to underserved residents for fresh, local produce, State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) is announcing the Goshen Market Foundation’s ‘Beet Box’ will be in Wood River at Operation Blessing Tuesday morning.

From Prairie State Wire

State spending 36 percent of money allocated for education on pension costs

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Illinois Policy recently released a new study detailing how pension costs are negatively impacting budgets throughout the state’s school districts.

Home sales in Smithton, August 11-17, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 11-17, 2019.

Danny T Moore acquires 5705 Sir Gawain Drive, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Aug 20, 2019

On Aug. 20, 2019, Danny T Moore sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 5705 Sir Gawain Drive, Godfrey to Zachary Scott McAdams for $100,000.

City of O'Fallon Public Safety Committee met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 20, 2019

City of O'Fallon Public Safety Committee met 7 p.m. Monday, August 12.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62206 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62206 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met August 12

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 20, 2019

City of O'Fallon Community Development Committee met 6 p.m. Monday, August 12.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Katie Stuart sponsors or co-sponsors 61 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2019

Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) sponsored eight bills in the second quarter of 2019, equal to the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 53 bills, six more than the average, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.