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News from July 2017

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State tax hike means Harrisburg's richest get richer

By LGIS News Service | Jul 28, 2017

School’s out in the summertime. So when Harrisburg’s Mike and Angella Gauch decided they would drive to Springfield earlier this month, getting out of work wasn’t a concern.

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Suburban property taxpayers would be on hook for CPS’ $17B in debt if schools bill becomes state law

By Chicago City Wire reports | Jul 28, 2017

A measure that would require homeowners in Chicago’s suburbs to pay off Chicago Public Schools’ $17 billion in debt is expected to go to Gov. Bruce Rauner’s desk for his signature later this month.

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State school funding bill would micromanage public school spending — down to the cent

By LGIS News Service | Jul 27, 2017

State bureaucrats will dictate how many teachers Illinois school districts must hire and how much to pay them if a school funding bill is signed into law this month.

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Mounting tax burden called no match for soaring pension debt in Illinois

By Glenn Minnis | Jul 27, 2017

Illinois ranks third in the nation in unfunded pension liability despite being saddled with some of the most stifling tax burdens in the country.

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William Harris Elementary School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 24, 2017

William Harris Elementary School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Thomas Jefferson Middle School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 23, 2017

Thomas Jefferson Middle School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Analysis: Income tax hike will cost DeWitt County residents $4.2M more this year

By Kyle Wahe | Jul 22, 2017

DeWitt County residents will pay an additional $4,208,400 in state income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

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Stevenson Accelerated School post test results

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

Stevenson Accelerated School's 2016 standardized test scores decreased compared to scores from 2015, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Debbie L Koin unloads 115 Nordic Hills Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 14, 2017, Debbie L Koin sold their home at 115 Nordic Hills Drive, Decatur to Craig L Stevens Jr. for $120,000.

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Jeremiah Arney unloads 304 E. Pierson Ave., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 15, 2017, Ruth A. Laverty purchased a home at 304 E. Pierson Ave., Decatur from Jeremiah Arney for $59,000.

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Cartus Financial Corp. buys 5260 E. Harbour Court, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The home at 5260 E. Harbour Court, Decatur was sold on June 15, 2017 by Jamee M Chancey for $256,000. The buyer was Cartus Financial Corp..

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Cartus Financial Corp. sells 41 Valley Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 15, 2017, Krystal Baer purchased a home at 41 Valley Drive, Decatur from Cartus Financial Corp. for $168,500.

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Patsy Colebar acquires 136 Wisconsin Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The home at 136 Wisconsin Drive, Decatur was sold on June 15, 2017 by Bonnie R. James for $83,000. The buyer was Patsy Colebar.

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Jay Klei sells 2550 W. Main St., Unit B-3, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 12, 2017, Jay Klei sold their home at 2550 W. Main St., Unit B-3, Decatur to Nancy S. Beede for $112,000.

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Thomas L. Vertrees sells 1519 W. Decatur St., Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 12, 2017, Deborah D Miller purchased a home at 1519 W. Decatur St., Decatur from Thomas L. Vertrees for $68,000.

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Kanade Tu sells 3589 Redlich Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 12, 2017, Elumalai Gopalakrishnan purchased a home at 3589 Redlich Drive, Decatur from Kanade Tu for $97,000.

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Laina Williams unloads 4782 Dogwood Court, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 12, 2017, Katie Jacobs purchased a home at 4782 Dogwood Court, Decatur from Laina Williams for $163,000.

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Heidi M Thorp unloads 1030 Meadowview Drive, Mount Zion

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

The home at 1030 Meadowview Drive, Mount Zion was sold on June 13, 2017 by Heidi M Thorp for $119,500. The buyer was Marilyn S Morehead.

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Tammie J Kemper acquires 4605 Redbud Court, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 13, 2017, Tammie J Kemper purchased a home at 4605 Redbud Court, Decatur from Carla S Dehority for $164,900.

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Tiffany R Edwards acquires 44 Tanager Drive, Decatur

By Local Labs News Service | Jul 22, 2017

On June 13, 2017, Tiffany R Edwards purchased a home at 44 Tanager Drive, Decatur from Heidi M Coffman for $64,900.