February, 2018 Stories | Chambana Sun

Pesotum home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Pesotum fell by $67,500 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Champaign home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Champaign rose by $19,000 while total sales decreased by 20%.

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Northview students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

About 23 percent of Northview Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 77 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 77 percent of Northview students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 23 percent of Northview Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

About 23 percent of Northview Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 77 percent of students failed.

Homer home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Homer fell by $15,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

Westville home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Westville fell by $9,500 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

Rantoul home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Rantoul rose by $17,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Mahomet home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Mahomet rose by $71,595 while total sales increased by 55.6%.

Urbana home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Urbana rose by $25,500 while total sales decreased by 31.7%.

Savoy home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Savoy rose by $203,900 while total sales decreased by 36.4%.

St. Joseph home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in St. Joseph fell by $3,500 while total sales decreased by 66.7%.

Hoopeston home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Hoopeston rose by $9,050 while total sales increased by 225%.

Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 14, 2018

Government pension funds in Hoopeston, Mahomet and Monticello depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

101st District's Dan Caulkins on the delivery trail this Valentine's Day

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2018

Dan Caulkins plans to spread the love across his Decatur hometown this Valentine’s Day.

ECWD - Ford County – Property Assessment Publication Defective…and more!

By LGIS News Service | Feb 13, 2018

During the Ford County Board meeting last night numerous concerned citizens spoke about the property tax assessment issues currently plaguing the northern part of Ford County.

Lack of charges in U. of I. professor's videotaping incident raises questions

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 13, 2018

When it comes to propriety in the workplace, offenses must be taken seriously, especially in the midst of social awareness movements such as #MeToo which swept the country last year.

Illinois Health Care Association PAC backing Caulkins' House bid

By Glenn Minnis | Feb 13, 2018

The Illinois Health Care Association PAC has thrown its support behind former Decatur City Council member Dan Caulkins in his run to replace retiring Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) in the 101st House District.

Statewide test results: 87 percent of M. L. King Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 13, 2018

About 13 percent of M. L. King Junior Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 87 percent of students failed.