Sangamon Sun

Part of accident prevention involves speaking to the next generation of drivers.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Video Special Report: City of Atlanta Chief Information Officer Provides Cyber Security Update

The City of Atlanta issued a video special report on Atlanta’s cyber infrastructure.

CITY OF ATLANTA: Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms Issues APD Pay Raises Ahead of Schedule

Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms notified Atlanta Police Department officers that they will receive their first compensation adjustment on December 21, 2018.

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Newly Elected Board of Directors

Presenting to you AmCham's newly elected (and in many cases re-elected) Board of Directors!

BALL-CHATHAM CUSD 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Grant Funded by the Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation

Thanks to a grant funded by the Ball-Chatham Educational Foundation, the GHS AP, Dual Credit, and 4th year German students - along with their teacher, Mrs. Janelle Voss - recently took learning to a whole new level in Chicago!

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Donations To 20 Homeless Students at Dubois Elementary School

Our employees from Finance, Information Services & Supply Chain had a friendly Winter Warming Drive/Competition, collecting 125 items, including 36 coats & $610.

ABRAHAM LINCOLN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Put The ‘Happy’ In Happy Holidays — How Giving To Others Can Boost Your Mood

This time of year is often referred to as the season of giving.

ATHENS COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 213: Holiday Break 2018 Asbestos Abatement

Athens Community Unit School District #213 is notifying all employees, building occupants, and parents that an asbestos abatement project will be taking place in the Junior/Senior High School.

ATHENS COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 213: First Semester Exams

First Semester Exams will be Wednesday, December 19 for periods 2, 4 and 6; Thursday, December 20 for periods 1, 3 and 7; and Friday, December 21 for period 8.

Pawnee home sales, November 25-December 1, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of November 25-December 1, 2018.

Albert T. and Tracie Burkett sell 5760 Barlow Road, Riverton

The home at 5760 Barlow Road, Riverton was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Albert T. and Tracie Burkett for $308,000. The buyer was Gina S Kramer.

89.4 percent of Rochester teachers stay put; average earns $49,273.35 per year

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Rochester High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Karen C Piper and Karen C Smania unload 1059 Bryn Mawr Blvd., Springfield

The home at 1059 Bryn Mawr Blvd., Springfield was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Karen C Piper and Karen C Smania for $75,000. The buyer was Dale Wohlers.

Jason W. and Sara B. Waldron sell 2106 Briarcliff Drive, Springfield

On Dec. 18, 2018, Deontay L Crawford purchased a four bedroom, 3.3 bathroom home at 2106 Briarcliff Drive, Springfield from Jason W. and Sara B. Waldron for $151,000.

Tristan and Christi Ropac acquire 26 Taft Drive, Rochester

The home at 26 Taft Drive, Rochester was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Kim R. and Rick Goertz for $210,000. The buyers were Tristan and Christi Ropac.

Pamela Yancey unloads 1904 Appleton Drive, Springfield

The home at 1904 Appleton Drive, Springfield was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Pamela Yancey for $288,000. The buyers were Patricia M Eberhardt and Michael M. Durr.

At Harlan Community, 80 percent of students graduate high school; 44 percent go to college

About 64 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 80 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Glenwood Intermediate School reports 2% truancy rate