October, 2018 Stories | Sangamon Sun

ST. JOHN'S HOSPITAL SPRINGFIELD ILLINOIS: HSHS Central Illinois Division Hospitals Helping Hospitalized Patients Vote

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

The hospitals within the HSHS Central Illinois Division are working with their respective county clerks’ offices to help hospitalized voters get information on how to cast their ballots in the upcoming election at HSHS St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital in Decatur, HSHS St. Francis Hospital in Litchfield and HSHS Good Shepherd Hospital in Shelbyville.

ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole to Perform at Dickson Mounds November 3

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Dickson Mounds Museum presents Dennis Stroughmatt et L’Esprit Creole on Saturday, November 3 from 1:00-4:00 p.m.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Seth Huddleston acquires 1836 Dial Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Jonathan T. Jonathon T. and Lillie M. Baker Jonathon T. sold their home at 1836 Dial Court, Springfield to Seth Huddleston for $70,000.

Melissa K. and Joseph R. Buchanan unload 134 Genoa Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 134 Genoa Drive, Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Melissa K. and Joseph R. Buchanan for $99,999. The buyers were Dennis M. Peyton and Elvis E Nail Jr..

58.5 percent of Tri-City teachers stay put; average earns $40,110 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

More than 58.5 percent of teachers stay at Tri-City High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Thad and Emily Peacock purchase 3 Settlers Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Patricia Knight sold their home at 3 Settlers Lane, Springfield to Thad and Emily Peacock for $174,000.

Mount Pulaski High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Mount Pulaski High School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 35.3 points lower at Owen Marsh Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Owen Marsh Elementary School, a 35.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Erin R Schafer acquires 1817 S. Walnut, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 1817 S. Walnut, Springfield was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Matthew R. O'Connor and Susan K. O'Connor for $152,000. The buyer was Erin R Schafer.

James Project Inc. buys 1909 Waterford Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, James Project Inc. purchased a home at 1909 Waterford Drive, Springfield from Charles F. and Mary Flamini for $163,000.

Abbie E. and Kelli C. Fisher purchase 217 Mich. Grath St., Williamsville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Janice L Benner sold their home at 217 Mich. Grath St., Williamsville to Abbie E. and Kelli C. Fisher for $149,900.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 32.5 points lower at Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Chester-East Lincoln Elementary School, a 32.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.