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News from July 2018

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CABERY AREA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Decatur Fire Department news

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2018

Funeral arrangements have been announced for Firefighter Tom Brauer, a 27-year veteran of the Decatur Fire Department, who passed away while off-duty in his home.

CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL: Springfield Avenue Lane Closure

By Press release submission | Jul 28, 2018

In order to perform tree work, the Public Works Department will close the westbound lane of Springfield Avenue between Van Doren Street and Wheaton Avenue.

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How much has Potomac CUSD 10 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2018

Potomac Community Unit School District 10 accumulated $430,212 in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

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309 S. Lott Blvd., Gibson City purchased by Kristy Siebert

By Chambana Sun | Jul 27, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 309 S. Lott Blvd., Gibson City was sold on July 27, 2018 by Susan M. Lange for $30,000. The buyer was Kristy Siebert.

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Q1 real estate sales report: Glover

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 27, 2018

Median prices rose in Glover over last year, and are up 23.2 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to first quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

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CABERY AREA FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT: Chicago Fire Department news

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2018

Developer Friedman Properties has released new details regarding its earlier announced planto replace Engine Co. 42’s firehouse at the southwest corner of Illinois and Dearborn streets with a new station topped by a glassy 29-story office building.

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EDISON ELEM SCHOOL: Financial & National School Lunch Application Forms Posted

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2018

Financial assistance is available in the form of student fee waivers for qualified families.

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CHAMPAIGN CITY COUNCIL: Mattis Avenue Lane Closures

By Press release submission | Jul 27, 2018

In order to complete asphalt street repairs, the Public Works Department will intermittently close lanes of Mattis Avenue between Springfield Avenue and Kirby Avenue.

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Caulkins says Illinois' credit rating is a failing grade

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 26, 2018

Dan Caulkins is painfully reminded of how much he thinks lawmakers in Springfield have failed Illinois taxpayers every time he turns his head.

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Q1 real estate sales report: Ogden

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2018

Median prices rose in Ogden over last year, and are up 64.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to first quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Carlos and Marco Nieto buy 121 W. Wash., Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 26, 2018

On July 26, 2018, Queen Anne Properties Inc. sold their home at 121 W. Wash., Champaign to Carlos and Marco Nieto for $500,000.

Thomas Jeffrey and Jo Lynn Overbye acquire 1200 2550N, Homer

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 26, 2018

On July 26, 2018, Kevin P. and Lisa M. Short purchased a property at 1200 2550N, Homer from Thomas Jeffrey and Jo Lynn Overbye for $190,000.

Kenneth Roy M. and Kathryn Marie T. Monterroyo purchase 415 Doisy Lane, Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 26, 2018

On July 26, 2018, Kenneth Roy M. and Kathryn Marie T. Monterroyo purchased a home at 415 Doisy Lane, Champaign from Tag Residential LLC - Series Ashland Park for $296,494.

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How much has Fisher CUSD 1 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 26, 2018

Fisher Community Unit School District 1 accumulated $10.47 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a Chambana Sun analysis of public schools data.

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Q1 real estate sales report: Sadorus

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 25, 2018

Median prices declined in Sadorus over last year, and are down 66.7 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to first quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

David J. Bostwick acquires 413 Corey Lane, Champaign

By Metric Media News Service | Jul 25, 2018

The home at 413 Corey Lane, Champaign was sold on July 25, 2018 by Tag Residential Series Ashland Park for $206,970. The buyer was David J. Bostwick.

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Westville Area FPD responds to one fire in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 25, 2018

Westville Area Fire Protection District responded to four calls in 2017 - 95.2 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

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9 fire agencies in Greater C-U receive fire safety funds

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jul 25, 2018

The Hammond Fire Protection District was among nine firefighting agencies in Greater C-U to receive state grants this week for safety equipment.

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Caulkins calls partisan politics primary issue in Springfield, points out Mautino vote

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 24, 2018

Republican candidate Dan Caulkins believes the ongoing scandal involving Illinois Auditor General Frank Mautino exemplifies the need for change in Springfield.

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Rossville Area FPD responds to 19 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 24, 2018

Rossville Area Fire Protection District responded to 21 calls in 2017 - 40 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.