September, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: low income students score 10.0 points lower at McClernand Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

At McClernand Elementary School, a 10.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Faith M Kelley purchases 1123 Va., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Faith M Kelley purchased a home at 1123 Va., Springfield from Kathlyn D Hawley and Kathlyn Edwards for $42,500.

Charles and Linda K. Sprinkel unload 2129 Renfro St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Andrew Sforza purchased a home at 2129 Renfro St., Springfield from Charles and Linda K. Sprinkel for $12,000.

Kendalynn Jackson sells 3000 Taylor Ave. 4-36, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The home at 3000 Taylor Ave. 4-36, Springfield was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Kendalynn Jackson for $23,000. The buyer was Lamont Robinson.

Christopher L. Stock purchases 1713 Buhr Mill Court, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Troy and Brenda Vilayhong sold their five bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1713 Buhr Mill Court, Springfield to Christopher L. Stock for $251,500.

David L. Marshall acquires 17 Birch Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Ryan Helmerichs purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 17 Birch Drive, Springfield from David L. Marshall for $124,500.

Statewide test results: low income students score 7.2 points lower at Matheny-Withrow Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

At Matheny-Withrow Elementary School, a 7.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Ronald Herington buys 22 Hazel Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Ronald Herington purchased a home at 22 Hazel Lane, Springfield from John Christopher and Tamara J. Richmond for $210,000.

How much revenue has Pleasant Plains CUSD 8 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The revenue Pleasant Plains Community Unit School District 8 received through local taxes increased 24 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Sangamon Sun analysis of public schools data.

Michael Goldsberry, William Goldsberry Sr. and William Goldsberry Jr. unload 2355 Ramsey Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Candace Morrow purchased a home at 2355 Ramsey Road, Springfield from Michael Goldsberry, William Goldsberry Sr. and William Goldsberry Jr. for $72,000.

Antonie Dent acquires 1011 S. 17th St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The home at 1011 S. 17th St., Springfield was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Sharon K Shelton and Sharon K Beler for $65,000. The buyer was Antonie Dent.

Tonya L Taft, Tonya L Brown and Matthew E. Yeates sell 305 Smith St., Loami

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Tonya L Taft, Tonya L Brown and Matthew E. Yeates sold their home at 305 Smith St., Loami to Tyler W. Chambers for $70,000.

Home sales in Chatham, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

89.7 percent of Rochester Intermediate teachers stay put; average earns $48,805 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

More than 89.7 percent of teachers stay at Rochester Intermediate School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michael J. and Judith K. Mills acquire 809 Washington St., Auburn

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 809 Washington St., Auburn was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Todd A. and Beth A. Steffen for $155,000. The buyers were Michael J. and Judith K. Mills.

87.6 percent of U. S. Grant teachers stay put; average earns $60,311 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

More than 87.6 percent of teachers stay at U. S. Grant Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Brittney M Puckett unloads 328 S. Amos Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Brittney M Puckett sold their three bedroom, 1.3 bathroom home at 328 S. Amos Ave., Springfield to Daniel Lewis Jacoby for $86,000.

Plaza Partners Series 1 LLC purchases 101 E. Mulberry, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

On Sept. 28, 2018, Ronald L Perce sold their property at 101 E. Mulberry, Chatham to Plaza Partners Series 1 LLC for $150,000.

Paul Douglas and Debora J. MacDonna purchase 3424 S. 01st St., Southern View

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 28, 2018

The home at 3424 S. 01st St., Southern View was sold on Sept. 28, 2018 by Joseph E. and Terri L. Summerson for $97,500. The buyers were Paul Douglas and Debora J. MacDonna.