Sangamon Sun

In a year when 79 percent of Lincoln Community High School seniors graduated on time, 39 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Dana R Wilson acquire 1413 Sequoia Drive, Chatham

The home at 1413 Sequoia Drive, Chatham was sold on Sept. 20, 2018 by Dana R Wilson for $200,000. The buyers were William F. and Mary L. Canham.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.3 points lower at Riverton Middle School

At Riverton Middle School, a 19.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Colby Mars purchases 2124 N. 16th St., Springfield

On Sept. 20, 2018, Colby Mars purchased a home at 2124 N. 16th St., Springfield from Kevin M Auth for $68,500.

Trudy L Collins acquire 1106 W. Calhoun Ave., Springfield

The home at 1106 W. Calhoun Ave., Springfield was sold on Sept. 20, 2018 by Trudy L Collins for $40,500. The buyers were Barton J. and Deborah A. Cantrall and Cantrall (revocable living trust).

Langfelder committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during second quarter

Langfelder for Recorder, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,960 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Premier Home Mortgage unload 2505 Somerton Road, Springfield

On Sept. 20, 2018, Wells Fargo Bank, NA purchased a home at 2505 Somerton Road, Springfield from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Premier Home Mortgage for $88,425.

Recent Auburn home sales, September 9-15, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

How has spending changed at New Holland-Middletown ED 88?

New Holland-Middletown Elementary School District 88 decreased per-student spending 20.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Springfield home sales, September 9-15, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 9-15, 2018.

Sandra K Myers, Larry R. Joint Myers Sr. (trust) and Sandra K. Joint Myers (trust) sell 1602 S. Pasfield St., Springfield

The home at 1602 S. Pasfield St., Springfield was sold on Sept. 20, 2018 by Sandra K Myers, Larry R. Joint Myers Sr. (trust) and Sandra K. Joint Myers (trust) for $36,000. The buyers were Gregory K. and Hirut Fisseha Harris.

90.2 percent of Springfield teachers stay put; average earns $60,311 per year

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Springfield High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 10.9 points lower at Harvard Park Elementary School

At Harvard Park Elementary School, a 10.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

From South Central Illinois News

McMillan accuses Manar of flip-flopping on term limits

By Robert Hadley | 7 years ago

Republican Senate candidate Seth McMillan recently took Sen. Andy Manar (D-Bunker Hill) to task regarding alleged deception over term limits in a new ad posted on Facebook.

CITY OF ST. CHARLES: Thwart Would-Be Burglars—Lock Your Car Doors

The St. Charles Police Department has received reports of several burglaries in the area from cars over the past few weeks.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD: Bridging The Gap Bbq Next Weekend

Join the Springfield Police and Firefighters at The Outlets Bridging the Gap BBQ, Saturday, September 22 from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Jaycee Park, 2400 E. Monroe.

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD: Springfield Rail Improvements Training Orientation

The Springfield Rail Improvements Project is hosting a free, 90-minute event on Wednesday,September 19 at 2:00 p.m. for anyone interested in the Illinois Department of Transportation's Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP)

ILLINOIS STATE MUSEUM: Dickson Mounds Archaeology Program for Kids on Sept. 15

At Dickson Mounds Museum on Saturday, September 15 from 1:00-3:00 p.m., the Kid’s Day program will be ‘Archaeology’ in celebration of Archaeology Awareness Month.

AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE IN POLAND: Hoover Project Invitation

As part of the “Sto Lat Razem” campaign, which celebrates 100 years of Poland`s independence and Polish-American relations, the American Chamber of Commerce together with the U.S. Consulate General and the City of Krakow in cooperation with partner institutions is pleased to announce the ”Honoring Hoover” project.

BALL CHATHAM COMMUNITY UNIT SCHOOL DISTRICT 5: Registration is Now Open for Titan Trek/Trot