Sangamon Sun

City of Athens City Council met Thursday, Sept. 6.

James T. and Tina Duncan and Mariann Dec Sutton unload 4545 Greenbriar Drive, Springfield

The home at 4545 Greenbriar Drive, Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by James T. and Tina Duncan and Mariann Dec Sutton for $220,000. The buyers were James T. and Tina Duncan.

City of Athens City Council met September 10.

City of Athens City Council met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Athens City Council met October 29.

City of Athens City Council met Monday, Oct. 29.

City of Atlanta Council met October 2.

City of Atlanta Council met Tuesday, Oct. 2.

Kevin W Steelman unloads 8 Oakmont Drive, Springfield

The home at 8 Oakmont Drive, Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Kevin W Steelman for $126,000. The buyer was Edna Canas.

Sangamon Valley West Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Sangamon Valley West Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Auburn, October 14-20, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of October 14-20, 2018.

Faris T. Al and Mohamed Al Ammari buy 75 Columbine Lane, Springfield

The home at 75 Columbine Lane, Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Rosa and Giuseppe Gallina for $126,000. The buyers were Faris T. Al and Mohamed Al Ammari.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 23.7 points lower at Auburn Middle School

At Auburn Middle School, a 23.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Norma Caldwell and Janet L. Castleman (trust) acquire 328 E. Main St., Williamsville

On Oct. 30, 2018, Norma Caldwell and Janet L. Castleman (trust) sold their home at 328 E. Main St., Williamsville to Patrick M. and Mary M. Dillon for $168,000.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., US Bank, NA and Marine Bank Springfield sell 2126 S. 12th St., Springfield

The home at 2126 S. 12th St., Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc., US Bank, NA and Marine Bank Springfield for $57,018. The buyer was U.S. Bank National Association.

How much revenue has Porta CUSD 202 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Porta Community Unit School District 202 received through state taxes decreased 54.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Christopher W. Lawton and Hilary A. Wilson buy 4201 Clearwater Lane, Springfield

On Oct. 30, 2018, Christopher W. Lawton and Hilary A. Wilson purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 4201 Clearwater Lane, Springfield from Joshua P. and Miranda Teimeyer for $171,000.

CHATHAM POLICE DEPARTMENT: Need a children's car seat installed or checked?

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Know anyone that does?

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: The 2018 Tail O’The Possum Ernie Langheim Memorial Hospice Benefit Ride

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

We are delighted to receive $4,700 to benefit St. John’s Hospice Program.

ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Mountain Dulcimer Workshop to be Held at Dickson Mounds Nov. 17

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Dickson Mounds Museum is hosting a Mountain Dulcimer Workshop on Saturday, November 17 from 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?