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News from December 2018

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Ridgely Elementary School reports 17% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Ridgely Elementary School rose to 17 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Andrea C. and Stanley R. Manes purchase 20 Mashie Court, Sherman

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 20 Mashie Court, Sherman was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Zinn Construction LLC for $250,000. The buyers were Andrea C. and Stanley R. Manes.

Brier Jo Ann and Brier Daniel La unload 2915 Ocala Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 2915 Ocala Lane, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Brier Jo Ann and Brier Daniel La for $115,000. The buyer was Henry D. Newman.

Anne E. Murphy acquires 900 S Park, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 900 S Park, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Jessica M. Sestak for $146,000. The buyer was Anne E. Murphy.

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Statewide test results: white students score 16.7 points higher at Cantrall Intermediate School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Cantrall Intermediate School, a 16.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Jon Christopher and Linda Kathleen Dace purchase 2909 Eagle Ridge Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Leslie R. and Stacy L. Jebson sold their home at 2909 Eagle Ridge Court, Springfield to Jon Christopher and Linda Kathleen Dace for $352,000.

Philip R. and Samantha M. Jostes and Samantha M. Crawford unload 416 Fox Glove Crest, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Philip R. and Samantha M. Jostes and Samantha M. Crawford sold their home at 416 Fox Glove Crest, Chatham to Clark David and Katie Lynn Kaericher for $257,000.

Blue Sky Living LLC acquire 4601 Blackwolf Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Goebel T. and Carol L. Rowe purchased a home at 4601 Blackwolf Road, Springfield from Blue Sky Living LLC for $440,000.

Gary J. and Dorothy A. Lamken sell 7303 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Gary J. and Dorothy A. Lamken sold their home at 7303 Piper Glen Drive, Springfield to William H. IV and Daria L. Neece for $195,000.

Thomas Arthur and Jennifer Lynn Frescura sell 6650 Salisbury Cemetery Road, Pleasant Plains

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 6650 Salisbury Cemetery Road, Pleasant Plains was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Thomas Arthur and Jennifer Lynn Frescura for $220,000. The buyer was Robert Britton.

Andrew Cain and Morgan Maureen Graham acquire 2609 W. Lawrence, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Nicholas J. and Jamie D. Ratterman sold their home at 2609 W. Lawrence, Springfield to Andrew Cain and Morgan Maureen Graham for $155,000.

Tracey J Goodrich unloads 1408 Fayette Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 1408 Fayette Ave., Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Tracey J Goodrich for $148,000. The buyer was Maharshi Wijetunge.

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Q2 real estate sales report: Springfield

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

Median prices rose in Springfield over last year, and are down 11.9 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Jack Stevens Jr. and Renee E Stevens unload 129 E. Lester St., Williamsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 129 E. Lester St., Williamsville was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Jack Stevens Jr. and Renee E Stevens for $35,000. The buyer was David May.

Michael A. Sullivan and Tonia Sullivan Faloon acquire 805 High Pointe Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 805 High Pointe Drive, Springfield was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Philip A. and Joyce A. Arnold for $191,000. The buyers were Michael A. Sullivan and Tonia Sullivan Faloon.

Debra Sue Shipman acquires 70 Birch Lane, Williamsville

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Orizon Property Management LLC sold their home at 70 Birch Lane, Williamsville to Debra Sue Shipman for $101,500.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

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

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Statewide test results: 71 percent of Jane Addams students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 29 percent of Jane Addams Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 71 percent of students failed.

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89.9 percent of Dubois teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

More than 89.9 percent of teachers stay at Dubois Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Veque Tonya M Le and Tonya M Penton sell 14758 Old Route 54, New Berlin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Veque Tonya M Le and Tonya M Penton sold their property at 14758 Old Route 54, New Berlin to Gazmend Rushiti for $100,000.