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Naci Akyildiz acquires 1349 E. Walnut St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 11, 2018

On June 11, 2018, Richard Allen Robinson purchased a home at 1349 E. Walnut St., Decatur from Naci Akyildiz for $6,700.

From SE Illinois News

Righter and House GOP members question Firearms Restraining Order Act

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Dale Righter (R-Mattoon) and some state representatives had a slew questions during a new firearm act debate.

Mary E. Sudduth (deceased) unloads 1504 E. Barrington Ave., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 8, 2018

On June 8, 2018, Mary E. Sudduth (deceased) sold their home at 1504 E. Barrington Ave., Decatur to April Jo Bacon for $84,900.

Kathy A. Byerly acquires 1077 Cornell Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 8, 2018

On June 8, 2018, Kathy A. Byerly purchased a home at 1077 Cornell Drive, Decatur from Alesia J. Schaub (trust) for $150,000.

Judith Ann Mau Oconnor (deceased) unloads 2399 W. Main St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 8, 2018

The home at 2399 W. Main St., Decatur was sold on June 8, 2018 by Judith Ann Mau Oconnor (deceased) for $76,500. The buyer was Charles A. Hammons.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 16.1 percent of Illinois property owners are ‘equity rich’

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

In Illinois, owners of more than 393,000 properties with mortgages have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite GOP concerns, graduate research assistants one step closer to being able to unionize

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill to amend the Illinois Labor Relations Act to allow graduate research assistants to unionize concerned three GOP lawmakers during the May 30 House floor debate.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for Madigan to step down after sexual harassment allegations against staff, advisers widens

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) is calling on House Speaker Mike Madigan (D-Chicago) to step down in the wake of his longtime chief of staff being hit with allegations of sexual harassment.

From Chambana Sun

If governor gives nod, teachers' salaries will rise $8,000 in 4 years

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Raising teachers’ salaries almost $8,000 in four years could be become law if Gov. Bruce Rauner agrees.

Mount Zion home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Mount Zion fell by $23,900 while total sales increased by 36.4%.

Oakley home prices unchanged in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Oakley was unchanged while total sales increased by 50%.

Forsyth home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Forsyth fell by $24,500 while total sales increased by 225%.

Long Creek home prices fall in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Long Creek fell by $68,000 while total sales remained unchanged with nine homes sold.

Decatur home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Decatur rose by $2,750 while total sales increased by 21.2%.

Macon home prices rise in May 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2018 in Macon rose by $44,250 while total sales increased by 33.3%.

Cassandra Nicole Wheeler unloads 3590 N. Woodridge Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 6, 2018

On June 6, 2018, Melanie L Allen purchased a home at 3590 N. Woodridge Drive, Decatur from Cassandra Nicole Wheeler for $200,000.

Departing from majority, Halbrook voted no on budget critics say is filled with ‘gimmicks’

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jun 5, 2018

State Rep. Brad Halbrook was one of just 20 Illinois House and Senate members to oppose a “smoke and mirrors” budget plan that isn’t really balanced, according to the Illinois Policy Institute.

How many administrators do school districts have in Greater Decatur?

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 5, 2018

Sangamon Valley Community Unit School District 9, Okaw Valley Community Unit School District 302 and Warrensburg-Latham Community Unit School District 11 reported the smallest student-to-administrator ratios in Greater Decatur.

From Prairie State Wire

Despite Senate raving about $38.5 billion bipartisan budget for FY2019, the numbers don't add up

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

The $38.5 billion budget passed without a revenue estimate is not what it seems.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP fails to keep vetoed bill from going back to governor's desk

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

A bill vetoed by Gov. Bruce Rauner will be going back to his desk.