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Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

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16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

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Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Christopher R. Schaller sells 509 Garden Court, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 509 Garden Court, Chatham was sold on May 31, 2018 by Christopher R. Schaller for $283,125. The buyers were Matthew J. and Amy M. Eisenmenger.

Graduates earn 1,898 degrees, certificates from University of Illinois at Springfield

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

About 50 percent of the 1,898 degrees and certificates handed out by the University of Illinois at Springfield in 2016-17 were to students in Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services programs, making them the most popular programs that yea

Reinstone Brewery Inc. sells 523 Matilda St., Illiopolis

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The property at 523 Matilda St., Illiopolis was sold on May 31, 2018 by Reinstone Brewery Inc. for $82,000. The buyer was 217 Mostly LLC.

Report: Williamsville spent $9,162 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Williamsville Community Unit School District 15 is up 14 percent from five years ago, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of district finances.

William Michael Jacobs unloads 604 Jefferson St., Pawnee

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Jeremy M Mull purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 604 Jefferson St., Pawnee from William Michael Jacobs for $105,500.

David and Danielle Vice unload 6925 N State Route 29, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 6925 N State Route 29, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by David and Danielle Vice for $193,500. The buyers were Ashlee and George Wilson.

Loancare LLC buys 1 Downing Drive, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Loancare LLC purchased a home at 1 Downing Drive, Chatham from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and America Lend for $104,945.

Scott and Jill Fessler acquire 3601 Spanish Trace, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 3601 Spanish Trace, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by William R. III and Christine C. Blinn for $263,500. The buyers were Scott and Jill Fessler.

Lee John Dilworth Jr. and Shirley Ann Dilworth purchase 2316 W. Lawrence, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 2316 W. Lawrence, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by Crawford Family Trust and Frederick L. Crawford for $135,000. The buyers were Lee John Dilworth Jr. and Shirley Ann Dilworth.

Weiping Pu and Sheng Chen acquire 2804 Muirfield Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Ekta and Pravesh Basnet sold their home at 2804 Muirfield Road, Springfield to Weiping Pu and Sheng Chen for $390,000.

Byers Family Real Estate LLC buys 107 Main St., Dawson

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Phyllis Hill sold their property at 107 Main St., Dawson to Byers Family Real Estate LLC for $25,000.

David R. and Paulette E. Bumgardner and Bumgardner Family Trust unload 4072 Highbury Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 4072 Highbury Drive, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by David R. and Paulette E. Bumgardner and Bumgardner Family Trust for $216,500. The buyers were Tyler D. and Ashley N. Welch.

Arriel Williams acquires 1129 Converse Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.3 bathroom home at 1129 Converse Ave., Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by Arriel Williams for $59,000. The buyer was Shannon C Dickerson.

Thomas E. Chapin acquires 20 Circle Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 20 Circle Drive, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by Thomas E. Chapin for $105,000. The buyer was Zachary Jay Homeier.

George Dan W. and George Nancy D. sell 3009 Sandgate Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, George Dan W. and George Nancy D. sold their home at 3009 Sandgate Road, Springfield to Ivy Nicole Terry for $95,000.

Saba Rebecca M. and Saba George Abu sell 2111 S Park, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 2111 S Park, Springfield was sold on May 31, 2018 by Saba Rebecca M. and Saba George Abu for $170,000. The buyer was G Thomas Lathom.

Joel and Amanda L. Washko purchase 208 Rutgers Drive, Sherman

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Joel and Amanda L. Washko purchased a home at 208 Rutgers Drive, Sherman from Patricia S Baird for $150,000.