February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Decatur home prices fall in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Decatur fell by $16,750 while total sales decreased by 4.6%.

Caulkins committee reports nearly $57K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Committee to Elect Dan Caulkins, a candidate committee, reported receiving $56,802.28 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Analysis: Maroa Forsyth administrators rank 408th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Administrators in Maroa Forsyth Community Unit School District 2 earn an average of $100,375 per year, ranking 408th out of 864 districts in the state.

Forsyth home prices fall in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Forsyth fell by $47,750 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Maroa home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Maroa rose by $143,750 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

David W. and Kathleen J. Miller unload 9 Oak Ridge, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2019

On Feb. 7, 2019, David W. and Kathleen J. Miller sold their home at 9 Oak Ridge, Decatur to Chicago Title Land Trust Co. (trustee) and Trust 8002379750 for $625,000.

Smitty Smith unloads 1327 W. Marietta St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The home at 1327 W. Marietta St., Decatur was sold on Feb. 7, 2019 by Smitty Smith for $54,900. The buyer was Rachel Stoltzfus.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met January 7

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 6, 2019

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday, Jan. 7.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met December 17

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 6, 2019

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 17.

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met December 3

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Feb 6, 2019

Village of Forsyth Board of Trustees met Monday, Dec. 3.

Jody Oros acquires 245 E. Broadway, Argenta

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 6, 2019, Jody Oros purchased a home at 245 E. Broadway, Argenta from Richard D. By Atty N. Ft Mosier for $97,000.

Argenta-Oreana Elementary School scores 30.6% ELA proficiency, 32.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Of the 482 students attending Argenta-Oreana Elementary School in 2018, 30.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 32.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).