Sangamon Sun

of Peru Recreation Board met Tuesday, Sept. 11.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met September 10.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, Sept. 10.

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met September 12.

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 12.

City of Auburn City Council met August 6.

City of Auburn City Council met Monday, Aug. 6.

How has spending changed at Lincoln ESD 27?

Lincoln Elementary School District 27 increased per-student spending 11.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Annie Boyd sells 1831 E. S. Grand Ave., Springfield

On Sept. 13, 2018, Annie Boyd sold their property at 1831 E. S. Grand Ave., Springfield to Boyds New Generation LLC for $58,000.

Recent Springfield home sales, September 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 62 reported residential sales in Springfield for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

Frank and Yvonne Williams sell 1811 Prairie Vista Drive, Springfield

On Sept. 13, 2018, Kyle Andrew Lucca and Chloe Francine Neisler purchased a home at 1811 Prairie Vista Drive, Springfield from Frank and Yvonne Williams for $223,000.

Recent Thayer home sales, September 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Thayer for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

David F. and Amy B. Williams unload 1804 Mayfield Road, Chatham

On Sept. 13, 2018, Mark and Heather Calcara purchased a four bedroom, three bathroom home at 1804 Mayfield Road, Chatham from David F. and Amy B. Williams for $218,500.

Report: 50 percent of 2015 New Berlin High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 92 percent of New Berlin High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Leo J. and Carol S. Stork unload 1806 S. 05th St., Springfield

The home at 1806 S. 05th St., Springfield was sold on Sept. 13, 2018 by Leo J. and Carol S. Stork for $85,000. The buyer was Bobby Collins.

McClure committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Steve McClure, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,085.41 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Michael D. Martin sells 1520 S. 05th St., Springfield

The home at 1520 S. 05th St., Springfield was sold on Sept. 13, 2018 by Michael D. Martin for $75,500. The buyers were Igor and Svetlana Slobodyanyuk.

Beverly A. Barrett purchases 2407 Checkerberry Lane, Springfield