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News from December 2018

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Auburn Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Auburn Elementary School rose to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 64 percent of Lindsay students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

About 36 percent of Lindsay School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 64 percent of students failed.

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Q2 real estate sales report: Sherman

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

Median prices rose in Sherman over last year, and are up 3.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

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University of Illinois at Springfield has 36th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

University of Illinois at Springfield ranked No. 36 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of college sports participation.

Gary L. and Derlie J. Davis sell 2141 E Keys Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Gary L. and Derlie J. Davis sold their home at 2141 E Keys Ave., Springfield to Amanda M. Carlove for $60,000.

Thornhill Properties LP and Walter E. and Kathy L. and Jeffrey W. Griswold sell 1601 Thornhill Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Linda L Grimm purchased a home at 1601 Thornhill Drive, Springfield from Thornhill Properties LP and Walter E. and Kathy L. and Jeffrey W. Griswold for $140,000.

Andrew Cochran Construction LLC buys 636 Rickard Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Kathleen K. Williamson sold their property at 636 Rickard Road, Springfield to Andrew Cochran Construction LLC for $175,000.

Paul K. and Theresa R. Anthony sell 3 Ottowood, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Loren J Easter and Magdalena Rosol purchased a home at 3 Ottowood, Springfield from Paul K. and Theresa R. Anthony for $305,000.

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87.9 percent of Williamsville teachers stay put; average earns $49,179.93 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

More than 87.9 percent of teachers stay at Williamsville High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Theresa Knoedler and Simon Joseph Freymuth (estate) sell 321 Podres Lane, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Drew W Murphy purchased a home at 321 Podres Lane, Chatham from Theresa Knoedler and Simon Joseph Freymuth (estate) for $194,000.

Sangamon County acquire 5841 Iron Bridge Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The property at 5841 Iron Bridge Road, Springfield was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Sangamon County for $7,000. The buyers were Michael Hanes and Laura R. Carroll and Plat of Survey 29 15 05.

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Robert Henderson donates $1,000 to Brian McGuire's election campaign

By Sangamon Sun | Dec 28, 2018

Robert Henderson donated $1,000 to Independent Brian McGuire's election campaign committee, Citizens for McGuire, on Dec. 28, 2018, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Richard E. and Sharon A. Poynter unload 2432 W. Lawrence, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The home at 2432 W. Lawrence, Springfield was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Richard E. and Sharon A. Poynter for $135,000. The buyer was Amanda Jo Sharpe.

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Pleasant Plains Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Pleasant Plains Middle School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Marcelyn A. Love acquire 2001 Attenborough Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The three bedroom, 2.3 bathroom home at 2001 Attenborough Court, Springfield was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Marcelyn A. Love for $168,500. The buyers were Joseph R Hardy and Julia L. Emerson.

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Statewide test results: 61 percent of Lincoln Magnet students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 39 percent of Lincoln Magnet School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.

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Recent Southern View home sales, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

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Home sales in Riverton, December 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of December 16-22, 2018.

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Feitshans Elementary School reports 23% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Feitshans Elementary School stayed flat at 23 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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At Lanphier, 73 percent of students graduate high school; 54 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

About 63 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 73 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.