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Illinios education officials want half the state's budget, Wirepoints warns

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois education officials are out to get half of the state's budget—and they just might—to the detriment of the state's taxpayers, according to an online Wirepoints newsletter issued earlier today.

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University of Illinois freezes tuition – but still higher than 12 of 13 Big 10 conference peers

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In-state tuition and book costs for the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign will continue to be among the highest for schools in the Big 10 conference, despite the UI Board of Trustees' vote on Thursday to extend an in-state tuition freeze for the fifth-straight year.

89.9 percent of Elizabeth Graham teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 89.9 percent of teachers stay at Elizabeth Graham Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Athens Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 31 percent of Athens Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 69 percent of students failed.

City of Refuge Properties LLC acquires 312 Eastman Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Two is LLC purchased a home at 312 Eastman Ave., Springfield from City of Refuge Properties LLC for $20,000.

Aleya Smith buys 1409 Cherry Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Aleya Smith purchased a home at 1409 Cherry Road, Springfield from John Leland and Katherine Ann Standard for $159,900.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 11.1 points lower at U. S. Grant Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At U. S. Grant Middle School, a 11.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Charles E. Combs acquires 302 N. East St., Loami

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 302 N. East St., Loami was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Charles E. Combs for $36,000. The buyer was Natasha Melcher.

Nathan E. and Jaime L. Knappenburger acquire 152 Leisure Lane, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 152 Leisure Lane, Chatham was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Nathan E. and Jaime L. Knappenburger for $210,000. The buyers were Anthony P. and Alicia J. Palij.

Harvey M. and Mary Beth Stephens acquire 1514 S Park, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 1514 S Park, Springfield was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Ryan and Brook Croke for $173,000. The buyers were Harvey M. and Mary Beth Stephens.

David A. and Paula Lea Liggett unload 808 Chestnut Court, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, David A. and Paula Lea Liggett sold their three bedroom, three bathroom home at 808 Chestnut Court, Chatham to Christopher J. and Kristy M. Camburn for $210,000.

Sherman home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

R M K Financial Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Majestic Home Loan acquires 4 Bel Aire Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, R M K Financial Corp., Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems Inc. and Majestic Home Loan sold their home at 4 Bel Aire Drive, Springfield to Caliber Home Loans Inc. for $90,150.

Donald E. and Deborah L. Yohe sell 7300 Torrington Way, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Donald E. and Deborah L. Yohe sold their home at 7300 Torrington Way, Springfield to Teresa J Huffman for $246,000.

Statewide test results: male students score 7.9 points lower at U. S. Grant Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

At U. S. Grant Middle School, a 7.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

86.5 percent of New Berlin Jr teachers stay put; average earns $46,047.91 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

More than 86.5 percent of teachers stay at New Berlin Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Todd and Camela Brewer buy 9 Hyde Park Place, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

On Jan. 31, 2019, Troy and Jackie Sharpe sold their home at 9 Hyde Park Place, Springfield to Todd and Camela Brewer for $207,000.

Joshua D. and Taylor J. Stratton and Taylor J. Stuthman sell 2824 S. 05th St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2824 S. 05th St., Springfield was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Joshua D. and Taylor J. Stratton and Taylor J. Stuthman for $85,000. The buyers were Antha and Ian Stephen Tate.

Keith Thomas unloads 6 Claire Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 31, 2019

The home at 6 Claire Drive, Springfield was sold on Jan. 31, 2019 by Keith Thomas for $72,500. The buyer was Patricia D Good.

Statewide test results: 61 percent of Auburn failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 31, 2019

About 39 percent of Auburn Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.