August, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Sean and Ashley Flowers acquire 930 Griffiths Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 30, 2018

The home at 930 Griffiths Ave., Springfield was sold on Aug. 30, 2018 by Linne Properties I LLC for $58,300. The buyers were Sean and Ashley Flowers.

How has spending changed at Tri City CUSD 1?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2018

Tri City Community Unit School District 1 increased per-student spending 7.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Jones Named Almh August Employee Of The Month

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2018

Rhonda Jones has been named the August Employee of the Month at Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Lincoln.

MEMORIAL HOME SERVICES: Home Hospice: One Patient’s Story Of Care And Friendship

By Press release submission | Aug 30, 2018

Mona Bartz’s Sunday School class calls her most Sunday mornings to sing a hymn with her over the phone.

Bennette and Lynn Plattner acquire 520 Richmond Drive, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2018, Bennette and Lynn Plattner sold their four bedroom, four bathroom home at 520 Richmond Drive, Chatham to Troy D. and Robin R. Vansacik for $242,500.

Southern View reports 21 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2018

A home buyer who paid $112,500 to purchase a home on May 29 paid the top home sale price for Southern View in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

R N B Bestway Rentals Inc. purchases 2323 S. 01st St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2018, Merle E. and Lois J. Lash, M. and L. Lash (trust) sold their home at 2323 S. 01st St., Springfield to R N B Bestway Rentals Inc. for $52,000.

Auburn home sales, August 5-11, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 5-11, 2018.

From Southern Illinois News

Manar, Democrats behind education funding cuts, McMillan says

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Although Meissner Elementary School in Bunker Hill closed 15 years ago, responsibility for its demise has become an issue in the 2018 race for the 48th Senate District seat.

Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 students suspended 397 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2018

Palatine Community Consolidated School District 15 reported 397 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jonathan and Colleen Ikerionwu unload 120 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2018, Everett Erin Buxton purchased a home at 120 S. MacArthur Blvd., Springfield from Jonathan and Colleen Ikerionwu for $107,100.

Tk Homes of IL LLC acquires 3708 Sugar Loaf Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2018, Dual Development Co. II, Albers Real Estate LP, Albers Engineering Inc. and Albers Management Inc. sold their home at 3708 Sugar Loaf Drive, Springfield to Tk Homes of IL LLC for $32,000.

Palestine Community Unit School District 3 students suspended 4 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2018

Palestine Community Unit School District 3 reported four suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

North Third Building Partners Inc. acquires 2257 N. 03rd St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

The home at 2257 N. 03rd St., Springfield was sold on Aug. 29, 2018 by North Third Building Partners Inc. for $65,000. The buyer was Liam Properties LLC.

John Kerska and Jeffrey Ray Skaggs (estate) sell 207 S. State St., Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

On Aug. 29, 2018, Loy Drywall and Development Inc. and Loy Drywall & Development Inc. purchased a home at 207 S. State St., Chatham from John Kerska and Jeffrey Ray Skaggs (estate) for $60,000.

Alma Decker sells 2312 Silver Stone Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Aug 29, 2018

The home at 2312 Silver Stone Court, Springfield was sold on Aug. 29, 2018 by Alma Decker for $295,000. The buyers were Claudio M. and Sandra G. Pecori.

How has spending changed at Porta CUSD 202?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 29, 2018

Porta Community Unit School District 202 increased per-student spending 8.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.