January, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

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Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

Statewide test results: black students score 11.4 points lower at Lincoln Magnet School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lincoln Magnet School, a 11.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Piper Glen Properties LLC acquires 6411 Brent Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The home at 6411 Brent Drive, Springfield was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Orizon Property Management LLC for $114,000. The buyer was Piper Glen Properties LLC.

Statewide test results: white students score 32.9 points higher at Lincoln Magnet School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lincoln Magnet School, a 32.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Aaron Dean Properties LLC purchases 133 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Aaron Dean Properties LLC purchased a home at 133 S. Douglas Ave., Springfield from May Melissa J. and May Martha Arlene Le for $130,000.

Cynthia L. and Paul E. Young sell 850 S. State St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Cynthia L. and Paul E. Young sold their home at 850 S. State St., Springfield to Chaney Ann Lovellette for $123,500.

Stefanie Washington and Stefanie Peters sell 27 Trailridge Lane, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Sherry Edwards purchased a home at 27 Trailridge Lane, Springfield from Stefanie Washington and Stefanie Peters for $86,000.

Ashley D. Cox unloads 3232 Piper Road, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The home at 3232 Piper Road, Springfield was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Ashley D. Cox for $109,900. The buyer was Jackelin Chavez.

89.9 percent of Edwin A. Lee teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

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

Morgan Weatherford sells 2639 S. 08th St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2639 S. 08th St., Springfield was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Morgan Weatherford for $62,900. The buyer was David John Griffin.

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Enos failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

About 23 percent of Enos Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

Christopher W. and Jessica McCloud sell 18 Groton Drive, Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 18 Groton Drive, Springfield was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Christopher W. and Jessica McCloud for $145,000. The buyers were Rewa A. Boldrey and Debra Beckman.

Sueann M Ganey unloads 2321 S. Pasfield St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Sueann M Ganey sold their three bedroom, 1.3 bathroom home at 2321 S. Pasfield St., Springfield to Matthew C. Dhabalt for $102,500.

Statewide test results: white students score 21.4 points higher at Lincoln Magnet School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Lincoln Magnet School, a 21.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Impac Mortgage Corp. buys 3 Nottingham Drive, Chatham

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Lakeview Loan Servicing LLC and Diamond Residential Mortgage Corp. sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3 Nottingham Drive, Chatham to Impac Mortgage Corp. for $111,443.

Statewide test results: 86 percent of Elizabeth Graham students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

About 14 percent of Elizabeth Graham Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

Tyler S. and Kayla R. Slater acquire 2035 S. College St., Springfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

The three bedroom, 1.3 bathroom home at 2035 S. College St., Springfield was sold on Jan. 28, 2019 by Kurtis R Klay and Antonette R Palumbo for $84,000. The buyers were Tyler S. and Kayla R. Slater.

89.9 percent of Black Hawk teachers stay put; average earns $59,438.63 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

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

Frank Beelman donates $5,000 to Frank Lesko's election campaign

By Sangamon Sun | Jan 28, 2019

Frank Beelman donated $5,000 to Frank Lesko's election campaign committee, Friends of Frank Lesko, on Jan. 28, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).