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News from December 2018

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Q2 real estate sales report: Rochester

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Median prices rose in Rochester over last year, and are up 9.2 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Robert A. and Lori A. Raps, Kathy L Bird, Lori A. Piper and Walter G. Raps (estate) sell 6221 Gaule Road, Rochester

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Christian Land LLC purchased a property at 6221 Gaule Road, Rochester from Robert A. and Lori A. Raps, Kathy L Bird, Lori A. Piper and Walter G. Raps (estate) for $760,392.

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Statewide test results: 85 percent of U. S. Grant failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 15 percent of U. S. Grant Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

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91.5 percent of Farmingdale teachers stay put; average earns $65,212.38 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

More than 91.5 percent of teachers stay at Farmingdale Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Murphy committee reports nearly $25K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Friends of Mike Murphy, a candidate committee, reported receiving $25,305 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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CITY OF LINCOLN: Seeking Sealed Proposals From Qualified Electricity Consultants

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

The City of Lincoln, Illinois (the “City”) is seeking sealed proposals from qualified electricity consultants and/or brokers to supply electricity to all City buildings and/or facilities.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: City of Atlanta Announces Solid Waste Services Holiday Collection Schedule

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

The City of Atlanta Department of Public Works reminds residential customers that all garbage, recycling and yard waste will not be collected on Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25.

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CITY OF ATLANTA: City of Atlanta to Open Warming Center Friday Evening Ahead of Frigid Weather

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

The City of Atlanta announced that it will open an emergency warming center in anticipation of frigid temperatures.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Police Benevolent Society Special Deliveries of Build-A-Bear Stuffed Animals and Gift Cards

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

The Police Benevolent Society made special deliveries of Build-A-Bear stuffed animals and gift cards to young patients at HSHS St. John's Children's Hospital.

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ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: Gifts to Each Child in the NICU

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

Springfield Mass Transit donated gifts to each child in the NICU, pediatric unit and women and infants center.

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Bye, Bye Bicentennial Museum After Hours

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

On the fourth Friday of each month through May the Museum will be open late for live music, food, and fun!

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ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Enjoy a Sneak Peak Into Our Vaults

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

Come in and see us today from 9am- 4:30pm and remember that the Museum is closed tomorrow, Christmas Day.

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BALL-CHATHAM CUSD 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Titan Mascot/Logo Design Competition Begins January 8

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

The Titan Mascot Committee is opening up a mascot/logo design competition to all who are passionate about the Titans and would like to see one unique and unifying mascot/logo across the District.

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BALL-CHATHAM CUSD 5 SCHOOL DISTRICT: Have a Wonderful Winter Break!

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

Wishing our Titans a safe and Happy holiday.

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ATHENS COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 213: Holiday Basketball Tournaments

By Press release submission | Dec 27, 2018

Schedules for Boys Basketball at the Waverly Holiday Tournament and the Sangamon County Tournament can be found in the Boys Basketball folder on the Athletics and Activities page.

William D. Metcalf purchases 867 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, William D. Metcalf purchased a home at 867 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield from Susan K. Weitekemp for $140,000.

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Auburn home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Auburn for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

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Report: 55 percent of 2016 Tri-City High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Tri-City High School seniors graduated on time, 55 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

David L. and Lori L. Robinson sell 3950 Rochester Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The home at 3950 Rochester Road, Springfield was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by David L. and Lori L. Robinson for $235,000. The buyer was Glenn Dillman.

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Purchase committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Friends of Lakeisha Purchase, a candidate committee, reported receiving $3,900 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.