Metro East Sun

BELLEVILLE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Memorial Care Center Earn Five-Star CMS Rating; Prestigious Eli Pick Facility Award

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

CMS established this nationwide system to provide consumers with information about various facets of nursing home care.

ST. ELIZABETH'S HOSPITAL: Give Blood and help Save a Life at HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, February 19

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

HSHS St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, in conjunction with Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center (MVRBC), is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, February 19 from 11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the SLU Conference Room at 3 St. Elizabeth’s Blvd., O’Fallon, IL.

Bloomington Public Library Board met December 19

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Jan 25, 2019

Bloomington Public Library Board met Wednesday, Dec. 19.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Illini students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 16 percent of Illini Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

91.3 percent of Dupo teachers stay put; average earns $47,795.87 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

More than 91.3 percent of teachers stay at Dupo High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of East failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 28 percent of East Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of East St. Louis-Lincoln failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 10 percent of East St. Louis-Lincoln Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 90 percent of students failed.

6 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 62234 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

Six offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 62234, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Roxana Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

About 21 percent of Roxana Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

88.3 percent of Lewis-Clark teachers stay put; average earns $53,384.95 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

More than 88.3 percent of teachers stay at Lewis-Clark Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Troy home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were six reported residential sales in Troy for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

Godfrey home sales, December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 30, 2018-January 5, 2019.

Fred Kern donates $10,000 to Mark Kern's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Jan 24, 2019

Fred Kern donated $10,000 to Mark Kern's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Mark Kern, on Jan. 24, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Statewide test results: 62 percent of Roosevelt students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

About 38 percent of Roosevelt Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 62 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 70 percent of East Alton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

About 30 percent of East Alton Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 70 percent of students failed.

Regions Bank TRS, John C. Rasp (trustees) and Louis I. Mund (trust) sell 1107 Mule Road, Columbia

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2019

The property at 1107 Mule Road, Columbia was sold on Jan. 24, 2019 by Regions Bank TRS, John C. Rasp (trustees) and Louis I. Mund (trust) for $740,000. The buyer was Charles L. Lindhorst.

Martin K. and Jeanne C. Buschor sell 46 Morningside Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2019

On Jan. 24, 2019, Martin K. and Jeanne C. Buschor sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 46 Morningside Drive, Glen Carbon to Timothy L. and Megan E. Prior for $193,000.

Barbara Kern donates $10,000 to Mark Kern's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Jan 24, 2019

Barbara Kern donated $10,000 to Mark Kern's election campaign committee, Committee to Elect Mark Kern, on Jan. 24, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Jersey Community failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2019

About 46 percent of Jersey Community Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.