Sangamon Sun

Melissa K Parnell acquires 33 Lilac Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 33 Lilac Lane, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Max Stephen Holmes for $47,000. The buyer was Melissa K Parnell.

Huntco Farms Inc. purchases 119 E. Cook St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The property at 119 E. Cook St., Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Capitol View LLC for $255,000. The buyer was Huntco Farms Inc..

Lutheran Senior Services sells 4019 Marryat Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Jai Prakash and Shobha Bhojwani purchased a home at 4019 Marryat Drive, Springfield from Lutheran Senior Services for $134,000.

Brittney N. and Jason R. Schroeder acquire 1824 Mayfield Road, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1824 Mayfield Road, Chatham was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Steven L. and Paula K. Dec Larson for $235,000. The buyers were Brittney N. and Jason R. Schroeder.

Porta Central reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Porta Central rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rochester home sales, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

Lincoln Magnet School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Lincoln Magnet School fell to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Behren Mary C Von acquires 7 Parkview Lane, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 7 Parkview Lane, Chatham was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Rachael N Mitchell for $130,000. The buyer was Behren Mary C Von.

Gaynell W Peters sells 816 S. State St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 816 S. State St., Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Gaynell W Peters for $105,000. The buyers were James M. and Jane S. Pattison.

Statewide test results: 59 percent of Pawnee failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 41 percent of Pawnee Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 59 percent of students failed.

Carolyn Suzanne Wright buys 2720 Walter Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 2720 Walter Road, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by John R. Goldesberry Jr. and Donna J. Goldesberry (trust) for $86,900. The buyer was Carolyn Suzanne Wright.

Michael S. Kapshandy sells 1525 N. Wolfe St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Michael S. Kapshandy sold their home at 1525 N. Wolfe St., Springfield to Terry Eller for $6,600.

Suzanne M. and Charles L. Dec Morris sell 18825 State Route 4, Virden

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Brian Robison purchased a home at 18825 State Route 4, Virden from Suzanne M. and Charles L. Dec Morris for $80,000.

Bradley D Martin sells 22 N. Wind Lane, Cantrall

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Bradley D Martin sold their home at 22 N. Wind Lane, Cantrall to Lisa J Daniels for $255,000.

Steven W. and Christine M. Perbix acquire 2320 Redlands Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 2320 Redlands Drive, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Matthew J. and Karen Yepsen for $259,000. The buyers were Steven W. and Christine M. Perbix.

Raymond committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

Friends of Tom Raymond, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,900 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Huntco Farms Inc. buys 634 S Spring St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The property at 634 S Spring St., Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by B. D. Hunter (revocable living trust) and Reid Millard for $200,000. The buyer was Huntco Farms Inc..

From Illinois Business Daily

Illinois has 20th highest home vacancy rate in nation

By Illinois Business Daily reports | 5 years ago

Illinois posted the 20th highest home vacancy rate among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, according to new real estate numbers reported by ATTOM Data Solutions.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 32.8 points lower at Cantrall Intermediate School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 30, 2018

At Cantrall Intermediate School, a 32.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Petersburg Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 30, 2018

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