December, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Washington failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 14, 2018

About 7 percent of Washington Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

Justin L. and Stephanie C. Everson acquire 2541 Holmes Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 14, 2018

The home at 2541 Holmes Ave., Springfield was sold on Dec. 14, 2018 by Daniel R. and Kenia Rosenthal for $89,000. The buyers were Justin L. and Stephanie C. Everson.

Robert J. and Linda S. Buckles purchase 3140 Elmhurst Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 14, 2018

On Dec. 14, 2018, Wiee Series 1 LLC sold their home at 3140 Elmhurst Drive, Springfield to Robert J. and Linda S. Buckles for $151,000.

Christi C J Sarff buys 3018 S. 03rd St., Southern View

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

On Dec. 13, 2018, George H. Bell (trust) and Mary Ann Bell (trust) sold their home at 3018 S. 03rd St., Southern View to Christi C J Sarff for $65,000.

Nathan Robert Hall acquires 2400 Glencoe St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

The home at 2400 Glencoe St., Springfield was sold on Dec. 13, 2018 by Jeffrey D Maxwell and Janine K. Maxwell (estate) for $135,000. The buyer was Nathan Robert Hall.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Olympia South failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

About 44 percent of Olympia South Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 28 percent of Cantrall students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

About 72 percent of Cantrall Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 28 percent of students failed.

Catlin Utterback acquires 2509 S. Pasfield St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

On Dec. 13, 2018, Kyle J Krager sold their two bedroom, 1.3 bathroom home at 2509 S. Pasfield St., Springfield to Catlin Utterback for $85,000.

At Glenwood, 93 percent of students graduate high school; 82 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

About 90 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Jack M. and Avah L. Shelby sell 3149 Beaver Creek Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

On Dec. 13, 2018, Jack M. and Avah L. Shelby sold their home at 3149 Beaver Creek Lane, Springfield to Neil Andrew and Danae Marie Boesdorfer for $182,000.

Statewide test results: 67 percent of Cantrall Intermediate students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

About 33 percent of Cantrall Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

Robert J. and Linda S. Buckles sell 9188 Johns Creek Road, Loami

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

On Dec. 13, 2018, Benjamin G. and Candice A. Buckles purchased a home at 9188 Johns Creek Road, Loami from Robert J. and Linda S. Buckles for $155,000.

Aleisha Ann Hagele acquires 520 S Park, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 13, 2018

On Dec. 13, 2018, Stephan J. and Amy Gizella sold their home at 520 S Park, Springfield to Aleisha Ann Hagele for $109,500.

Home sales in Springfield, December 2-8, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 56 reported residential sales in Springfield for the week of December 2-8, 2018.

Q2 real estate sales report: Mechanicsburg

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

Median prices declined in Mechanicsburg over last year, and are up 98.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Langfelder committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

Langfelder for Recorder, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,500 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: 9.4% of Southern Illinois University at Carbondale students repaying loans are in default

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 13, 2018

Out of 19,844 Southern Illinois University at Carbondale students repaying loans in 2015, 445 were in default, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.