Metro East Sun

2018 Recap: Parolees in Caseyville convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

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

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62052 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62052 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Christopher J. and Brandy M. Beaupre unload 144 Oakshire Drive, Glen Carbon

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2019

On July 17, 2019, Eric E. and Nicole E. Williams purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 144 Oakshire Drive, Glen Carbon from Christopher J. and Brandy M. Beaupre for $380,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62018 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62018 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62052 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62052 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees in Granite City convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

There were five offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Granite City during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Gilmore Properties Investment Ltd. sells 2622 Edwards St., Granite City

By Metro East Sun | Jul 17, 2019

On July 17, 2019, Gilmore Properties Investment Ltd. sold their two bedroom home at 2622 Edwards St., Granite City to Frank Scarsdale for $48,000.

How well are you represented? Rep. Stuart's voting record for the week of May 27

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 17, 2019

Rep. Katie Stuart (D-112) was present at or voted on 212 bills during the week of May 27, according to a Metro East Sun analysis of Illinois General Assembly data.

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 114: Honored to be an Honorary Host Committee Member for Safe Haven’s 9th Annual 5k Run To End Homelessness around the state!

By Press release submission | Jul 17, 2019

Honored to be an Honorary Host Committee Member for Safe Haven’s 9th Annual 5k Run To End Homelessness around the state!

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 112: Stuart to Host Shred Day with Sen. Crowe and Rep. Bristow

By Press release submission | Jul 17, 2019

Stuart to Host Shred Day with Sen. Crowe and Rep. Bristow

ILLINOIS STATE HOUSE DISTRICT 111: The American Kennel Club estimates that nearly 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year.

By Press release submission | Jul 17, 2019

The American Kennel Club estimates that nearly 500,000 pets are affected by house fires each year.

From Prairie State Wire

'Dirty tricks' alleged in 2016 primary were not illegal, Team Madigan claims in Speaker's defense

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

Even if Illinois state House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) used "dirty tricks" to fend off 2016 primary challenger Jason Gonzales, the strategy allegedly employed was not illegal, according to a re​cent court filing.

From Prairie State Wire

Former Democratic senators demand higher salaries for Illinois legislators in lawsuit

By Colin Froment | 5 years ago

Former Illinois Sens. Michael Noland (D-Elgin) and James Clayborne (D-East St. Louis) filed a lawsuit against the state which, if successful, will increase state lawmakers’ salaries to more than $81,000 by 2020 to rank Illinois' legislative salaries as the nation’s fourth-highest.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62010 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There were four offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62010 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Q1 2019 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62040 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

There were six offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62040 during the first quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Benjamin Donald and Kristie Ann Cook sell 3403 Forsyth Place, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Jul 16, 2019

The one bedroom home at 3403 Forsyth Place, Godfrey was sold on July 16, 2019 by Benjamin Donald and Kristie Ann Cook for $85,000. The buyer was Andrew Voyles.

Home sales in O'Fallon, July 7-13, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 12 reported residential sales in O'Fallon for the week of July 7-13, 2019.

Rep. Greenwood-sponsored law amending the Credit Card Marketing Act of 2009 now in effect

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

A new law sponsored by Rep. LaToya Greenwood (D-114) that was introduced with the purpose of amending the Credit Card Marketing Act of 2009 went into effect on June 28, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Fairview Heights home sales, July 7-13, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were four reported residential sales in Fairview Heights for the week of July 7-13, 2019.

Cahokia home sales, July 7-13, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 16, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of July 7-13, 2019.