May, 2019 Stories | Metro East Sun

Davidsmeyer says new tax structure would raise taxes, cause residents to leave

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) said the graduated income tax will cause Illinois to lose even more residents than it already has.

Bourne says graduated income tax will raise taxes on majority of Illinoisans

By Kyla Asbury | May 31, 2019

House Rep. Avery Bourne (R-Pawnee) said changing the constitution for the graduated income tax proposal will bring more taxes to Illinoisans.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB833

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB833 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2836

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2836 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2243

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2243 passed the state Senate on May 31.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 62207 in 1st quarter of 2019

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 62207, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Metro East Sun.

Anthony Gibson acquires 2656 State St., Granite City

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2019

On May 31, 2019, Mary Ann Gaines sold their three bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 2656 State St., Granite City to Anthony Gibson for $100,000.

Eliza Lynn sells 108 Mill St., Elsah

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2019

On May 31, 2019, Eliza Lynn sold their home at 108 Mill St., Elsah to Ronald R. and Jewel W. Debrock for $107,500.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB188

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB188 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3213

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3213 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3018

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3018 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB2497

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB2497 passed the state Senate on May 31.

James K. Wilcox Jr. unloads 309 Truman St., Meadowbrook

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2019

The two bedroom home at 309 Truman St., Meadowbrook was sold on May 31, 2019 by James K. Wilcox Jr. for $89,500. The buyer was Felicia R Wylie.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB3096

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB3096 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB142

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2019

Illinois HB142 passed the state Senate on May 31.

Donna Jean Smith sells 852 Newport Bay Drive, Holiday Shores

By Metro East Sun | May 31, 2019

On May 31, 2019, Donna Jean Smith sold their one bedroom, 0.5 bathroom home at 852 Newport Bay Drive, Holiday Shores to Dennis E. Ford and Christa D Kelly for $280,000.