February, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

Fulton Junior High School scores 56.9% ELA proficiency, 44.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Of the 638 students attending Fulton Junior High School in 2018, 56.9 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 44.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

O'FALLON COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 90: February - Support Staff Member of the Month

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2019

ongratulations to Mrs.Debby Sommer, our D90 Support Staff Member of the Month!

Ellen C. Thieleman acquires 408 N. Fifth St., Belleville

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 27, 2019

On Feb. 27, 2019, Chaney Real Estate Advisors LLC sold their home at 408 N. Fifth St., Belleville to Ellen C. Thieleman for $161,770.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: CHS Leadership Class Learns from Disney Executives

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2019

From February 20-23, the Collinsville High School Leadership Class participated in the Disney Youth Programs YES (Youth Educational Series) Program at Walt Disney World in Florida.

Freeburg reports 78 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

A home buyer who paid $399,900 to purchase a home on Oct. 15 paid the top home sale price for Freeburg in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

State Rep. Greenwood backs two bills supporting senior interests

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 26, 2019

Democratic state Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-East St. Louis) has introduced a bill designed to help struggling seniors keep a roof over their heads.

Q3 real estate sales report: Pontoon Beach

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

Median prices rose in Pontoon Beach over last year, and are up 3.4 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Top 43 Madison home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

A home buyer who paid $67,500 to purchase a home on Sept. 11 paid the top home sale price for Madison in 2018.

Marissa reports 25 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

A home buyer who paid $255,000 to purchase a home on Aug. 3 paid the top home sale price for Marissa in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Recent Freeburg home sales, February 10-16, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of February 10-16, 2019.

2018 home sales: Alorton price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 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.

2018 home sales: Briar Hill price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 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 24 Worden home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

A home buyer who paid $357,500 to purchase a home on Aug. 1 paid the top home sale price for Worden in 2018.

2018 home sales: Summerfield price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 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.

Delores Moye Elementary School scores 58.7% ELA proficiency, 53.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

Of the 610 students attending Delores Moye Elementary School in 2018, 58.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 53.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).