Metro East Sun

The three bedroom home at 2805 Ralph St., Granite City was sold on Sept. 11, 2019 by NR Deed LLC for $58,000. The buyers were Larry A. Obermeier and Charles Atkins.

City of Highland City Council met September 3

By Philip Gonzales | Sep 11, 2019

City of Highland City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 3.

Debbie L Morelan unloads 2214 Rodgers Ave. N., Alton

On Sept. 11, 2019, Debbie L Morelan sold their two bedroom home at 2214 Rodgers Ave. N., Alton to Anntoneke Joiner for $87,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees in South Roxana convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 11, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons released on parole in South Roxana during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Plummer says he is 'proud' of new law that allows certain first responders to use emergency lights

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 11, 2019

A bill sponsored by State Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) that permits certain first responders to use red or white emergency lights has been signed into law.

Nita E Creek and Timothy C Creek acquire 2561 Reveres Route, Granite City

On Sept. 11, 2019, Richard Watkins sold their three bedroom home at 2561 Reveres Route, Granite City to Nita E Creek and Timothy C Creek for $73,000.

Robert G. and Carol P. Treat unload 60 Austin Ave., Glen Carbon

The one bedroom home at 60 Austin Ave., Glen Carbon was sold on Sept. 11, 2019 by Robert G. and Carol P. Treat for $110,000. The buyer was H Marie Properties LLC.

Joel and Jodi Sutherland sell 213 Cardot St., E. Alton

On Sept. 11, 2019, Joel and Jodi Sutherland sold their two bedroom home at 213 Cardot St., E. Alton to Kendra Knoche for $70,000.

Lois Christine Lamere acquires 715 Henry St., Alton

On Sept. 11, 2019, Lois Christine Lamere sold their home at 715 Henry St., Alton to Trill Properties LLC for $95,000.

City of Alton Municipal Band Board met July 10

City of Alton Municipal Band Board met Wednesday, July 10.

City of Alton Amphitheater Commission met July 22

City of Alton Amphitheater Commission met Monday, July 22.

City of Highland City Council met June 17

City of Highland City Council met Monday, June 17.

City of Highland City Council met July 15

City of Highland City Council met Monday, July 15.

COLLINSVILLE COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 10: REMAX Alliance Continues Funding for P3 Campus App

By Press release submission | Sep 11, 2019

For the second year, RE/MAX Alliance Real Estate has generously provided funding to allow Collinsville High School to provide the P3 Campus anonymous reporting app for students.

ILLINOIS STATE SENATE DISTRICT 56: Crowe leads state effort to fight opioid crisis

By Press release submission | Sep 10, 2019

State Senator Rachelle Crowe (D-Glen Carbon) will lead a new special Senate committee investigating how to fight the state’s opioid crisis.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62226 convicted of crimes involving weapons

There were four offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole near Illinois zip code 62226 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Public safety pension fund in Belleville under 50 percent funded, study shows

The combined police and fire retirement fund in Belleville is only 47 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

Public safety pension fund in East St. Louis under 50 percent funded, study shows

The combined police and fire retirement fund in East St. Louis is only 23 percent funded, according to a new analysis of Illinois pension debts by Wirepoints.org.

Public safety pension fund in Alton under 50 percent funded, study shows