February, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

2018 home sales: East St. Louis price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Edwardsville reports 448 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer who paid $1,330,000 to purchase a home on Sept. 11 paid the top home sale price for Edwardsville in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Miller reports 10 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer who paid $229,900 to purchase a home on Dec. 11 paid the top home sale price for Miller in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Huffman Elementary School scores 5.5% ELA proficiency, 5.5% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Of the 320 students attending Huffman Elementary School in 2018, 5.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 5.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

2018 home sales: Fairview Heights price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Top 4 New Baden home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer who paid $94,000 to purchase a home on April 27 paid the top home sale price for New Baden in 2018.

2018 home sales: State Park Place price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Joseph L. and Brenda K. Goudey acquire 301 W. Laurel St., Millstadt

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2019

On Feb. 20, 2019, Joseph L. and Brenda K. Goudey sold their property at 301 W. Laurel St., Millstadt to Elliot K Toenjes and Aranza L Davitz for $159,900.

Central Elementary School scores 34.9% ELA proficiency, 28.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Of the 358 students attending Central Elementary School in 2018, 34.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 28.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q3 real estate sales report: Edwardsville

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Median prices declined in Edwardsville over last year, and are down 1.2 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Top Floraville home sale for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer paid $15,000 to purchase the only Floraville home sold in 2018.

Q3 real estate sales report: East Alton

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Median prices declined in East Alton over last year, and are down 19.6 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Lopinot committee reports nearly $13K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Friends of Andrew Lopinot, a candidate committee, reported receiving $12,500 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Collinsville home sales, February 3-9, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of February 3-9, 2019.

Analysis: Dupo administrators rank 490th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Administrators in Dupo Community Unit School District 196 earn an average of $96,239 per year, ranking 490th out of 864 districts in the state.

Recent Freeburg home sales, February 3-9, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of February 3-9, 2019.

Top Dutch Hollow home sale for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

A home buyer paid $90,000 to purchase the only Dutch Hollow home sold in 2018.

Bristow committee reports nearly $1,439K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 20, 2019

Friends of Monica Bristow, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,439,137.69 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.