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News from March 2021

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Butler: 'It shows people have trust in government if the maps aren't drawn behind closed doors'

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 31, 2021

Veteran state Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) argues that the enactment of the “People’s Independent Maps Act” could come to impact a lot more than just map redistricting.

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Davidsmeyer calls for more transparency as 'difficult' decisions loom about Illinois budget'

By Timothy Stuckey | Mar 31, 2021

Rep. C.D. Davidsmeyer (R-Jacksonville) called for transparency and accountability regarding the state budget in March saying that "difficult" decisions would need to be made to balance the spending plan.

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Lianne Lowe and Lianne Gantt sell 2000 N. 19th St., Springfield

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

The home at 2000 N. 19th St., Springfield was sold on March 31, 2021 by Lianne Lowe and Lianne Gantt for $67,500. The buyer was Jessica Lynn Scott.

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Locked Up Trucking LLC acquires 2821 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

The commercial property at 2821 Woodlawn Road, Lincoln was sold on March 31 by Michael Cripe for $335,000. The buyer was Locked Up Trucking LLC.

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43.3 percent of Chicago Collegiate teachers stay put; average earns $74,225 per year

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 43.3 percent of teachers stay at Chicago Collegiate Charter School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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2801 Sawbill Drive, Springfield purchased by Demarreo and Kassandra V. Johnson

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Demarreo and Kassandra V. Johnson purchased a home at 2801 Sawbill Drive, Springfield from Nancy L. Bremhorst for $262,000.

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No one 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Chestnut

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

No one 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Chestnut in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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3516 Sherman St., Springfield sold by Noe and Estefania G. Gasca

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, John R. Davidsmeyer and MacKenzie S Hess purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3516 Sherman St., Springfield from Noe and Estefania G. Gasca for $63,000.

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State of Illinois employee Mary Belke contributes a total of $2,021 to President Joe Biden

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

State of Illinois employee Mary Belke has contributed a total of $2,021 to President Joe Biden

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615 Henrietta St., Divernon unloaded by Tamara R Britz and Robert W. Britz Jr.

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Tamara R Britz and Robert W. Britz Jr. sold their home at 615 Henrietta St., Divernon to Elizabeth Cully for $127,000.

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2417 S. 13th St., Springfield sold by Foster Family Ltd. Partnership

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Jeffrey M Pasquini purchased a home at 2417 S. 13th St., Springfield from Foster Family Ltd. Partnership for $44,000.

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Census Bureau reports Divernon population was 1,153 in 2019

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

Divernon had a population of 1,153 people in 2019, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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David and Reba Ann Dec Kozelka and Deirdre J Springer unload 69 Columbine Lane, Springfield

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, David and Reba Ann Dec Kozelka and Deirdre J Springer sold their home at 69 Columbine Lane, Springfield to Mark C. and Diane M. Lietz for $195,000.

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Abby Alexis Beaty purchases 1504 S. State St., Springfield

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

The home at 1504 S. State St., Springfield was sold on March 31, 2021 by James K. Smith for $94,900. The buyer was Abby Alexis Beaty.

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58 Meadowlark Lane, Springfield sold by Rebecca E. Renton

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Syed Hashmi and Sayeeda Jabeen purchased a home at 58 Meadowlark Lane, Springfield from Rebecca E. Renton for $122,000.

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Bryan and Jamie Lambdin acquire 410 Pine View Drive, Auburn

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 31, 2021

On March 31, 2021, Christopher and Meghan Cody sold their home at 410 Pine View Drive, Auburn to Bryan and Jamie Lambdin for $150,500.

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City of Athens City Council met Feb. 18

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 31, 2021

City of Athens City Council met Thursday, Feb. 18

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City of Petersburg City Council met March 16

By Philip Gonzales | Mar 31, 2021

City of Petersburg City Council met Tuesday, March 16

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Recent Sangamon County home sales, March 21-27, 2021

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 30, 2021

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 23 reported residential sales in Sangamon County for the week of March 21-27, 2021.

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Gary J. II and Brandi B. Thomas acquire 1440 N. Farmingdale Road, Pleasant Plains

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 30, 2021

On March 30, 2021, Gary J. II and Brandi B. Thomas sold their home at 1440 N. Farmingdale Road, Pleasant Plains to Andrew D. and Kierra N. Boyce for $180,000.