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News from August 2017

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Decatur students to be eligible for private school scholarships in new state program

By LGIS Newsfeed | Aug 31, 2017

A new public school funding bill recently passed by the Illinois Legislature, SB1947, includes a scholarship program that would award donated funds to students in lower-income families — up to 300 percent of the federal poverty level — to provide them the opportunity to attend private schools.

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Macon Reporter Athletes in Action, Football: Aug. 27 - Sept. 2

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 30, 2017

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to communities within the Macon Reporter coverage area as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of Aug. 27 to Sept. 2.

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Village of Lovington Special Board met July 24.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 30, 2017

Village of Lovington Special Board met at 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 24.

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Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 Board of Education met July 19

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Aug 29, 2017

Blue Ridge Community Unit School District 18 Board of Education met 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19.

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Mitchell to retire from House seat after nearly 20 years

By Ruth de Jauregui | Aug 28, 2017

Describing his time in office as an honor, veteran lawmaker Rep. Bill Mitchell (R-Forsyth) announced recently that he will not run for re-election and will retire when his term ends in January 2019, according to a press release.

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Melissa Malone sells 1750 N. 31st St., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 14, 2017, Taylor R. Malone purchased a home at 1750 N. 31st St., Decatur from Melissa Malone for $42,000.

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John Beiler sells 1624 Hunters View Drive, Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 14, 2017, John Beiler sold their property at 1624 Hunters View Drive, Mount Zion to Olivia Lee Rhode for $305,000.

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Clara I. Kaye sells 2655 Lake Reunion Parkway, Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 14, 2017, Clara I. Kaye sold their home at 2655 Lake Reunion Parkway, Mount Zion to Jeannie K Backes for $405,000.

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Kimberly Logsdon acquires 1112 E. Harrison Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 14, 2017, Kimberly Logsdon purchased a home at 1112 E. Harrison Ave., Decatur from Cindy C Sellers for $32,200.

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Billy Kirby buys 1414 W Grove Road, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 13, 2017, Billy Kirby purchased a property at 1414 W Grove Road, Decatur from New Vision Church of God for $250,000.

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Annarose By Atty N Ft Bronovik unloads 730 Antler Drive, Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

The home at 730 Antler Drive, Mount Zion was sold on July 13, 2017 by Annarose By Atty N Ft Bronovik for $115,000. The buyer was Norman L. Scranton.

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Brittnee T Snodgrass buys 250 N. Woodlawn Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 13, 2017, Barbara C. Huber sold their home at 250 N. Woodlawn Ave., Decatur to Brittnee T Snodgrass for $82,000.

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Twanka L Davis purchases 1845 E. North St., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 13, 2017, Twanka L Davis purchased a home at 1845 E. North St., Decatur from Moljan Ventures Inc. for $23,500.

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Heidi Keene acquires 1825 N. Oakcrest Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

The home at 1825 N. Oakcrest Ave., Decatur was sold on July 13, 2017 by Dana Ransdell for $121,500. The buyer was Heidi Keene.

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Jessie Porter purchases 19 Tanager Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 13, 2017, Jessie Porter purchased a home at 19 Tanager Drive, Decatur from Anna M. Sinnott for $67,900.

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Carol L Kreke purchases 4877 Arbor Court, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

The home at 4877 Arbor Court, Decatur was sold on July 13, 2017 by Fred E. Starbody (deceased) for $115,000. The buyer was Carol L Kreke.

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Janet Pope (trust) unloads 2138 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 12, 2017, Kimberly Mattingly purchased a home at 2138 S. Franklin St. Road, Decatur from Janet Pope (trust) for $83,000.

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Tiffany M Rice buys 1686 E. Barrington Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 12, 2017, Tiffany M Rice purchased a home at 1686 E. Barrington Ave., Decatur from Nishelle L Walker Campbell for $95,000.

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Holly Henderson unloads 120 Wayside Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 12, 2017, Adam L. MacKey purchased a home at 120 Wayside Ave., Decatur from Holly Henderson for $80,000.

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Barbara J. Labbe acquires 305 N. Newcastle Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 26, 2017

On July 12, 2017, Donna K Powell sold their home at 305 N. Newcastle Drive, Decatur to Barbara J. Labbe for $89,000.