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More than 67.4 percent of teachers stay at Pershing Early Learning Center year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

William and Kelsey Cleary buy 7390 W. Rock Springs Road, Harristown

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The home at 7390 W. Rock Springs Road, Harristown was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Michael R. and Joan R. Bricker for $180,000. The buyers were William and Kelsey Cleary.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Maroa-Forsyth students failed math

About 35 percent of Maroa-Forsyth Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of Meridian failed English language arts

About 43 percent of Meridian Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

Report: 65 percent of 2016 Okaw Valley High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 96 percent of Okaw Valley High School seniors graduated on time, 65 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

McGaughey Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at McGaughey Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Stephen Decatur Middle School reports 34% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Stephen Decatur Middle School rose to 34 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Macon Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Margie Shonkwiler (trustee), Jeff Shonkwiler (trustee) and June Eileen Farnsworth (trust) acquires 3 Central Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The home at 3 Central Drive, Decatur was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Margie Shonkwiler (trustee), Jeff Shonkwiler (trustee) and June Eileen Farnsworth (trust) for $43,500. The buyer was Audrey K. Henderson.

Jay R. and Janice F. Floyd unload 2502 Lansdowne Drive, Decatur

The home at 2502 Lansdowne Drive, Decatur was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Jay R. and Janice F. Floyd for $115,000. The buyer was Elizabeth T. McCoy.

Huntley Ridge Downtown LLC unloads 552 S. Church St., Decatur for $3.62M

On Dec. 27, 2018, Huntley Ridge Downtown LLC sold their commercial property at 552 S. Church St., Decatur to Huntley Ridge LLC for $3,620,000.

Statewide test results: 97 percent of Mary W. French failed English language arts

About 3 percent of Mary W. French Academy students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

Rhonda Howard (formerly known as), Rhonda Tillman and Ray A. Howard Jr. acquires 2107 W Center St., Decatur

The home at 2107 W Center St., Decatur was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Rhonda Howard (formerly known as), Rhonda Tillman and Ray A. Howard Jr. for $65,000. The buyer was Scott Lourash.

Diane L Hedden acquire 550 N. Morgan St., Decatur

On Dec. 27, 2018, Diane L Hedden sold their commercial property at 550 N. Morgan St., Decatur to Jason and Peggy Scales for $75,000.

Michael X. Feeney unloads 3955 E Park Lane, Decatur

On Dec. 27, 2018, Michael X. Feeney sold their home at 3955 E Park Lane, Decatur to Dana Foran for $320,000.

Nathan R. and Christine Chandler acquire 934 Schroll Drive, Forsyth

On Dec. 27, 2018, Matthew J. Paczak sold their home at 934 Schroll Drive, Forsyth to Nathan R. and Christine Chandler for $294,500.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Maroa-Forsyth students failed math

About 44 percent of Maroa-Forsyth Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Report: 45 percent of 2016 Clinton High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes