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A home buyer who paid $85,000 to purchase a home on March 29 paid the top home sale price for Bellflower in 2018.

Colene Hoose Elementary School scores 35.7% ELA proficiency, 35.9% on math in 2018

Of the 499 students attending Colene Hoose Elementary School in 2018, 35.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 35.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HR18 actions on Feb. 27

The following actions were taken on Feb. 27 in the House on House bill HR18 ("mennonite college nursing day"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Keith P. Sommer".

2018 home sales: Downs price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Mario Treto Jr. nominated to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Mario Treto Jr. was nominated in the Senate to be the director of real estate with the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation on Wednesday, Feb. 27, according to the official Illinois General Assembly website.

Illinois General Assembly: HR12 actions on Feb. 27

The following actions were taken on Feb. 27 in the House on House bill HR12 ("victims of communism day"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit" and "Resolution Adopted".

Joshua Garrett donates $1,000 to Jason Barickman's election campaign

By McLean County Times | Feb 27, 2019

Joshua Garrett donated $1,000 to Republican Jason Barickman's election campaign committee, Friends of Jason Barickman, on Feb. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

2018 home sales: Chenoa price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Top 3 Saybrook home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

A home buyer who paid $85,000 to purchase a home on March 13 paid the top home sale price for Saybrook in 2018.

Chiddix Junior High School scores 40% ELA proficiency, 34% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Of the 690 students attending Chiddix Junior High School in 2018, 40 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 34 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

From Chambana Sun

GOP Rep. Caulkins claims pension plan far from fiscally sound

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Newly elected Republican State Rep. Dan Caulkins (R-Decatur) thinks he knows why things have become so dysfunctional in Springfield.

Cedar Ridge Elementary School scores 27.2% ELA proficiency, 18.3% on math in 2018

Of the 509 students attending Cedar Ridge Elementary School in 2018, 27.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 18.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

2018 home sales: Danvers price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Top 17 Lexington home sales for 2018

A home buyer who paid $269,900 to purchase a home on March 20 paid the top home sale price for Lexington in 2018.

Top 10 campaign contribution recipients in McLean County for the week of 2019-02-11

The following political organizations received the most campaign contributions in McLean County during the week of 2019-02-11

2018 home sales: Colfax price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Top Arrowsmith home sale for 2018

A home buyer paid $10,000 to purchase the only Arrowsmith home sold in 2018.

Carlock Elementary School scores 47.5% ELA proficiency, 42.4% on math in 2018

Of the 111 students attending Carlock Elementary School in 2018, 47.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 42.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Illinois' top 100 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

Grade school districts in Downs ranked among Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Illinois' top 100 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?