July, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

2018 Recap: Parolees in Alton convicted of homicide

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of homicide released on parole in Alton during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Casandra R. and Kyle P. Duncan acquires 307 Bridle Ridge, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

The one bedroom, one bathroom home at 307 Bridle Ridge, Collinsville was sold on July 8, 2019 by Casandra R. and Kyle P. Duncan for $182,500. The buyer was Kimberly A. Astrauskas.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Alton during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Tiffany and Jacob Barrows acquire 413 Crestwood Drive, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Tiffany and Jacob Barrows purchased a one bedroom, one bathroom home at 413 Crestwood Drive, Collinsville from Mary Kay Hyten and Karen S Seawel for $250,900.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in East Alton convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole in East Alton during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Nicholas A. and Jodi L. Roedl unload 107 Alpha Drive, Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Nicholas A. and Jodi L. Roedl sold their three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 107 Alpha Drive, Collinsville to Eddie Bee III and Baylee Shalynn Hardimon for $137,500.

From Kane County Reporter

Skillicorn, GOP colleagues introduce Heartbeat Bill

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Veteran state Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is among a group of GOP lawmakers introducing House Bill 3850 that would repeal the Reproductive Health Act recently signed into law by Gov. J.B. Pritzker.

From Prairie State Wire

Wirepoints calls out Pritzker for doubling state's gas tax, breaking promise to middle class

By Glenn Minnis | 5 years ago

Illinois state lawmakers have a dubious history of subjecting residents to gas tax hikes, but the recent doubling of the state gas tax to 38 cents per gallon seems to have taken things to an entirely new level.

Sen. Belt is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 13 active bills in the Senate, 15 in the House

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

Sen. Christopher Belt (D-57) is a sponsor or co-sponsor on 28 active bills, with 13 of those bills in the Senate and the remaining 15 in the House, according to the Illinois General Assembly website.

Mark and Rebecca Meredith acquire 6300 Main St. E., Maryville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Mark and Rebecca Meredith purchased a commercial property at 6300 Main St. E., Maryville from Timothy W. and Mary Meredith for $40,000.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62024 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62024 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Rep. Hoffman-sponsored law amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. Jay Hoffman (D-113) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Business Practices Act went into effect on June 21, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

James T. and Margaret Dumas unload 125 Oak Hill Drive, Maryville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, James T. and Margaret Dumas sold their five bedroom, two bathroom home at 125 Oak Hill Drive, Maryville to Robert Tow for $305,000.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in East Alton convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in East Alton during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62024 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 62024 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Karen and Noah Brown sell 3422 Wilderness Drive, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Jul 8, 2019

On July 8, 2019, Karen and Noah Brown sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3422 Wilderness Drive, Edwardsville to Joshua W. and Heather A. McIntyre for $310,000.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in East Alton convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole in East Alton during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Precinct voter rolls: Where do candidates rely most on women in Illinois?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 8, 2019

Candidates depend most on women to show up at the polls in Godfrey Township Precinct 2, Otter Creek Township Precinct 1 and City of East St. Louis Precinct 3 in Illinois.