August, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

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

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

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

Amy and Michael May acquire 3710 Aberdeen Ave., Alton

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2019

The two bedroom home at 3710 Aberdeen Ave., Alton was sold on Aug. 22, 2019 by Jamie L. and Garrett Liley for $57,500. The buyers were Amy and Michael May.

Michael T. and Sandra A. Bethany sell 335 Devonshire Court, Highland

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2019

On Aug. 22, 2019, Michael T. and Sandra A. Bethany sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 335 Devonshire Court, Highland to Nathan L. and Crystal L. Wahl for $189,900.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Rep. Monica Bristow sponsors or co-sponsors 70 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

Rep. Monica Bristow (D-111) sponsored nine bills in the second quarter of 2019, one more than the average Illinois state representative, and was added as a co-sponsor on 61 bills, 14 more than the average, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62206 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62206 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees in Jerseyville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

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

Jack E. and Gayle S. Menge sell 509 Brushey Grove Ave. N., Wood River

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2019

The one bedroom home at 509 Brushey Grove Ave. N., Wood River was sold on Aug. 22, 2019 by Jack E. and Gayle S. Menge for $139,900. The buyers were Gregory A. and Bethany C. Spurlock.

Premier Property Holdings LLC unloads 1231 Constance St., Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2019

The one bedroom home at 1231 Constance St., Collinsville was sold on Aug. 22, 2019 by Premier Property Holdings LLC for $80,000. The buyers were Jake Zambaldi and Stephen Hagopian.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62226 convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 22, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62226 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Brian and Mary Karcher acquire 8410 Timber Ridge, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Aug 22, 2019

On Aug. 22, 2019, Brian and Mary Karcher purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 8410 Timber Ridge, Edwardsville from Eric L. and Laura A. Ingram for $510,000.

JCS Acquisitions LLC and Homefront Properties LLC acquires 72 Mimosa Drive, Pontoon Beach

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

On Aug. 21, 2019, JCS Acquisitions LLC and Homefront Properties LLC sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 72 Mimosa Drive, Pontoon Beach to Alex J. Idoux for $141,500.

Samantha Foster and Samantha Wingbermuehle sell 5102 Seminole Court, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Aug 21, 2019

On Aug. 21, 2019, Samantha Foster and Samantha Wingbermuehle sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 5102 Seminole Court, Godfrey to Katie Croxford for $213,000.

July-Dec. 2018 Recap: Parolees in Roxana convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in Roxana during the second half of 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q2 2019 Legislation: Sen. Christopher Belt sponsors or co-sponsors 71 bills

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2019

Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) sponsored 17 bills in the second quarter of 2019, four more than the average Illinois state senator, and was added as a co-sponsor on 54 bills, 18 more than the average, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of data made available by the Illinois General Assembly.