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Rising home prices in Salisbury/ Farmingdale in February 2021

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2021 in Salisbury/ Farmingdale, a Springfield neighborhood, rose by $12,975 while total sales decreased by 40%.

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91.2 percent of Elizabeth Graham teachers stay put; average earns $63,733 per year

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 91.2 percent of teachers stay at Elizabeth Graham Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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What happened to the median home price in Woodside during February 2021?

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2021 in Woodside, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $20,000 while total sales decreased by 50%.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 24 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of drug crimes set for release

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

There were 24 offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole in Sangamon County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Pricing for the median home in Toronto/ University of Illinois at Springfield increased during February 2021

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2021 in Toronto/ University of Illinois at Springfield, a Springfield neighborhood, rose by $250 while total sales decreased by 50%.

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February 2021: College Street/ Ash Street experienced a 28.1% drop in median home prices

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2021 in College Street/ Ash Street, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $31,200 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

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February 2021: Home prices in Route 4/ Wabash Avenue fell

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 7, 2021

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2021 in Route 4/ Wabash Avenue, a Springfield neighborhood, fell by $24,125 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

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Illinois House speaker focused on ethics reforms

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 6, 2021

New House Speaker Emanuel "Chris" Welch (D-Hillside) said an enacted ethics reform package would be his administration's primary objective.

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Sangamon Sun area weekly mass times

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

The following parishes in the Sangamon Sun coverage area hold weekly mass at these designated times.

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92.2 percent of Wilcox teachers stay put; average earns $63,733 per year

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 92.2 percent of teachers stay at Wilcox Elementary School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

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State of Illinois employee John Eckert contributes a total of $150 to Democratic Party candidate Tammy L. Duckworth

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

State of Illinois employee John Eckert has contributed a total of $150 to Democratic Party candidate Tammy L. Duckworth

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45.2 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jerome

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

45.2 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Jerome in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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The average school administrator earns 35% more than teachers in Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

The average school administrator's salary in the Park Ridge-Niles Community Consolidated School District 64 was $121,314 during the 2020 school year, while teaching salaries averaged $89,587.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 12 parolees from Sangamon County convicted of crimes against persons set for release

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 6, 2021

There were 12 offenders convicted of crimes against persons released on parole in Sangamon County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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Butler assigned to new committees

By Sangamon Sun reports | Mar 5, 2021

State Rep. Tim Butler (R-Springfield) has his work cut out for him as he takes on seven Illinois House committees.

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Sean and Sheena Hoadley buy 115 S. Oak St., Chatham

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 5, 2021

The home at 115 S. Oak St., Chatham was sold on March 5, 2021 by Dennis E. and Bonilyn G. Suttles for $179,000. The buyers were Sean and Sheena Hoadley.

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2928 S. Glenwood Ave., Springfield sold by Michael L. Rodgerss, Rodgers (revocable living trust) and Michael Lee and Michael L. Rodgers

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 5, 2021

The home at 2928 S. Glenwood Ave., Springfield was sold on March 5, 2021 by Michael L. Rodgerss, Rodgers (revocable living trust) and Michael Lee and Michael L. Rodgers for $38,000. The buyer was Robert E. Schafer.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 1 parolee from Sangamon County convicted of crimes against justice set for release

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 5, 2021

There was one offender convicted of a crime against justice released on parole in Sangamon County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the Sangamon Sun.

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20 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Illiopolis

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 5, 2021

20 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Illiopolis in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Cherry Family Enterprises LLC acquires 1601 N. 32nd St., Springfield

By Sangamon Sun | Mar 5, 2021

The property at 1601 N. 32nd St., Springfield was sold on March 5, 2021 by Easterday Enterprises LLC for $90,000. The buyer was Cherry Family Enterprises LLC.