Metro East Sun

GREATER BELLEVILLE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Nominations for 2019 Annual Dinner Awards now open

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

The Greater Belleville Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for its 2019 Awards now thru November 15, 2019.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62269 convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole near Illinois zip code 62269 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

EAST ST. LOUIS SCHOOL DISTRICT 189: Come Volunteer With Us Explore Tutoring

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

Have you thought about volunteering to make a difference with youth but wonder how to start?

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62269 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2019

There were three offenders convicted of property crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62269 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Joel David Funk's campaign committee receives $129 from Jessica Motsinger

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2019

The campaign committee of Democratic Party candidate Joel David Funk, Funk for Congress, received $129 from Jessica Motsinger on September 27, according to the Federal Election Commission (FEC).

ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Cardiopulmonary Support Group Starting

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2019

It beats approximately 2.5 billion times in the average human lifespan.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62269 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2019

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 62269 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62269 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 62269 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

From Chicago City Wire

Taxes will continue to rise until there is pension reform, says WFLD Fox president and GM

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

WFLD Fox 32 Chicago President and General Manager Dennis Welsh did not mince words about the perilous place Illinois’ growing pension crisis has left the state in during a recently aired editorial on the network in which he predicted voters are primed for revolt given anything short of pension reform.

Alan J. and Tammy L. Kehrer purchase 29 Meadow Rue Drive, Edwardsville

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Alan J. and Tammy L. Kehrer purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 29 Meadow Rue Drive, Edwardsville from Thaddeus A. Summers and Jennifer Kane Bulmann for $403,700.

Mark Kern donates $1,000 to Sr Dye's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

Mark Kern donated $1,000 to Democrat Sr Dye's election campaign committee, Friends of Calvin Dye Sr for Coroner St Clair County, on Sept. 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Michael K. and Kimberly R. Kleinschmidt acquire 5004 Alicia Drive, Godfrey

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Mark G. and Michelle Dodd sold their one bedroom, one bathroom home at 5004 Alicia Drive, Godfrey to Michael K. and Kimberly R. Kleinschmidt for $164,500.

Nannette Helton sells 5100 Sheila Drive, Cedar Park

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Sue Bridgeman purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 5100 Sheila Drive, Cedar Park from Nannette Helton for $122,000.

Barbara Kern donates $1,000 to Sr Dye's election campaign

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

Barbara Kern donated $1,000 to Democrat Sr Dye's election campaign committee, Friends of Calvin Dye Sr for Coroner St Clair County, on Sept. 26, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Jordan C. and Taylor R. Feig acquire 726 St. Clair Ave., Collinsville

By Metro East Sun | Sep 26, 2019

On Sept. 26, 2019, Andrew J. and Courtney Cooper sold their one bedroom home at 726 St. Clair Ave., Collinsville to Jordan C. and Taylor R. Feig for $135,000.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62264 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 62264 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 62269 convicted of sex crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2019

There was an offender convicted of a sex crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 62269 during 2018, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Metro East Sun.

Rep. Plummer speaks out for fair map drawing

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

Illinois state Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) insists the time is now for fairness in Illinois politics.

IDHS expands dementia care in state, three sites planned for metro-east

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 25, 2019

The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (IDHS) is moving forward with a plan to increase the number of dementia care centers across the state.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois’ pension debt remains worst in the nation

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois’ record-setting 2017 income tax hike has done little to slow the state’s rising pension costs, leaving state taxpayers on the hook for nearly $250 billion in unfunded public pension liability.