October, 2018 Stories | Sangamon Sun

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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

Steven K. and Linda S. Boaz acquires 69 Gilliam Court, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Steven K. and Linda S. Boaz sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 69 Gilliam Court, Chatham to Sarah E. Gray for $107,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 30.3 points lower at Wilcox Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Wilcox Elementary School, a 30.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Rachel A. Calandro buys 721 S. Columbia Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 721 S. Columbia Ave., Springfield was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Janice E Hickey for $127,000. The buyer was Rachel A. Calandro.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

John F. McEvoy (estate) and Judith A. Hessler unload 1342 Ledlie Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Christian Larry and Melody Dyer purchased a home at 1342 Ledlie Ave., Springfield from John F. McEvoy (estate) and Judith A. Hessler for $55,000.

Jacqueline L Wise unloads 11 Westminister Drive, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jacqueline L Wise sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 11 Westminister Drive, Chatham to Mark T. Forgas Jr. and Lynsey M Monroe for $99,500.

How much revenue has Tri City CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Tri City Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 44.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Jeannine Merlin and Mark Schendel Merlin sell 608 S. Grand Ave., Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jeannine Merlin and Mark Schendel Merlin sold their home at 608 S. Grand Ave., Chatham to Jeremy L. and Alexis R. Johnson for $145,000.

Mark A. Lehmann acquires 1447 S Spring Creek Road, Pleasant Plains

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Sherrizan Mathis sold their home at 1447 S Spring Creek Road, Pleasant Plains to Mark A. Lehmann for $190,000.

Kathy and James P. Cunningham acquires 3800 Thackeray Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 3800 Thackeray Drive, Springfield was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Kathy and James P. Cunningham for $249,000. The buyer was Uzair Rehman.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 40.9 points lower at Cantrall Intermediate School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Cantrall Intermediate School, a 40.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 28.0 points lower at Elizabeth Graham Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Elizabeth Graham Elementary School, a 28.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.