Sangamon Sun

On Sept. 19, 2018, Jordan A. and Laurel E. Law purchased a home at 513 Wake Court, Chatham from Bheemeswara Ankathi and Thripura Thirtala for $255,000.

Carol Herring acquires 3308 Normandy Road, Springfield

On Sept. 19, 2018, David Lee Osborn Jr. and Vicki June Osborn sold their home at 3308 Normandy Road, Springfield to Carol Herring for $89,000.

Geoffrey J Blood acquires 111 Mesa Road, Springfield

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 111 Mesa Road, Springfield was sold on Sept. 19, 2018 by Catherine A. Sanagursky and Gino Luis Maldonado for $131,500. The buyer was Geoffrey J Blood.

Firstbank acquires 837 S. Columbia Ave., Springfield

The home at 837 S. Columbia Ave., Springfield was sold on Sept. 19, 2018 by State Bank of Lincoln for $91,832. The buyer was Firstbank.

ATHENS COMMUNITY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT 213: Financial Aid Workshop

By Press release submission | Sep 19, 2018

A FAFSA Financial Aid Workshop for Juniors and Seniors and their parents will be held on Thursday, September 20 at 7:00 pm in the AHS Library.

Report: Which Metro Springfield communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

Latham Fire Protection District, Lincoln Rural Fire Protection District and Riverton Area Fire Protection District reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in Metro Springfield in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Betty Washko unloads 36 Westwood Terrace, Springfield

On Sept. 18, 2018, Betty Washko sold their home at 36 Westwood Terrace, Springfield to William A. III and Mary Washko Denham for $97,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 9.7 points lower at Dubois Elementary School

At Dubois Elementary School, a 9.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Raymond committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Tom Raymond, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Kevin Roberts buys 305 Podres Lane, Chatham

The home at 305 Podres Lane, Chatham was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Christian M. and Megan L. Becker for $245,000. The buyer was Kevin Roberts.

Michael Hurwitz and Kayla Dlugopolski buy 2436 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield

The home at 2436 Lindbergh Blvd., Springfield was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by William E. and Tracey Dodson for $170,100. The buyers were Michael Hurwitz and Kayla Dlugopolski.

Report: 34 percent of 2015 Rochester High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 96 percent of Rochester High School seniors graduated on time, 34 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Lee A. White purchases 208 Church St., Loami

On Sept. 18, 2018, Thomas E. and Loretta C. Dec Payne sold their home at 208 Church St., Loami to Lee A. White for $80,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 43.1 points lower at Farmingdale Elementary School

At Farmingdale Elementary School, a 43.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How has spending changed at Springfield SD 186?

Springfield School District 186 increased per-student spending 5.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Marvin E. and Mary F. and Maureen Farmer sell 2008 Vista Lake Court, Springfield

On Sept. 18, 2018, Karen L Clark purchased a home at 2008 Vista Lake Court, Springfield from Marvin E. and Mary F. and Maureen Farmer for $132,000.

Recent Virden home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

Elisabeth M Rocha acquires 2021 S. Lincoln, Springfield