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At Lincoln Magnet School, a 17.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

83.8 percent of Glenwood teachers stay put; average earns $50,304 per year

More than 83.8 percent of teachers stay at Glenwood Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Tyona Glenn acquires 3133 S. 05th St., Southern View

On Sept. 24, 2018, Tyona Glenn purchased a home at 3133 S. 05th St., Southern View from Jill Rae Allen for $90,000.

Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Diamond Residential Mortgage Corp. acquires 5 Salem Road, Springfield

On Sept. 24, 2018, Wells Fargo Bank, NA purchased a home at 5 Salem Road, Springfield from Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Diamond Residential Mortgage Corp. for $62,349.

L. Gay and Linda Gay Davidson unload 3107 Spring Mill Drive, Springfield

On Sept. 24, 2018, L. Gay and Linda Gay Davidson sold their home at 3107 Spring Mill Drive, Springfield to Rbl Rentals LLC for $140,000.

Connie F Beck buys 2459 Whittier Ave., Springfield

On Sept. 24, 2018, Connie F Beck purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2459 Whittier Ave., Springfield from Michael John and Abbie L. Joyner and Abbie L Woolard for $129,900.

Statewide test results: low income students score 12.7 points lower at Auburn Junior High At Divernon

At Auburn Junior High At Divernon, a 12.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Gray committee reports nearly $16K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Don Gray, a candidate committee, reported receiving $15,950 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Recent New Berlin home sales, September 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

James T. and Michelle E. Brown buy 6644 Reagan Drive, Cantrall

On Sept. 24, 2018, Zach Zack and Kara Alderman Zack sold their home at 6644 Reagan Drive, Cantrall to James T. and Michelle E. Brown for $425,000.

Zinn Construction LLC sells 18 Mashie Court, Sherman

On Sept. 24, 2018, Zinn Construction LLC sold their home at 18 Mashie Court, Sherman to Randall L. and Lorena J. Ingmire for $234,900.

Recent Auburn home sales, September 2-8, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 2-8, 2018.

Thomas Jay and Wanda Reynolds and Wanda Lou Clark acquires 108 Calvin Ave., Springfield

On Sept. 24, 2018, Deborah A. Mataya purchased a home at 108 Calvin Ave., Springfield from Thomas Jay and Wanda Reynolds and Wanda Lou Clark for $127,000.

Susana Garcia and Mauricio De La Garza unload 2713 Haverhill Road, Springfield

On Sept. 24, 2018, Daniel T. and Marina O. Lybbert purchased a home at 2713 Haverhill Road, Springfield from Susana Garcia and Mauricio De La Garza for $174,000.

Thomas Skipper Evering, Skipper Thomas Family Trust and Evering Sandra Lynn Family Trust acquire 22 Towle Road, Divernon

On Sept. 24, 2018, Thomas Skipper Evering, Skipper Thomas Family Trust and Evering Sandra Lynn Family Trust sold their home at 22 Towle Road, Divernon to Kimberly S. and Jacob R. Thomas for $165,000.

Palazzolo committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Friends of Paul Palazzolo, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,400 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

79.4 percent of Glenwood Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $50,304 per year

More than 79.4 percent of teachers stay at Glenwood Intermediate School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chatham home sales, September 9-15, 2018

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

Report: 70 percent of 2015 Mount Pulaski High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 92 percent of Mount Pulaski High School seniors graduated on time, 70 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 18.3 points lower at Olympia South Elementary School