Illinois
University of Chicago student; Springfield, Illinois native are among 2026 Rhodes scholars
A University of Chicago college student is among the 2026 Rhodes Scholars announced this weekend.
Tori Harris, a fourth-year in the College at UChicago, will attend Oxford University in England next fall with a goal of earning a master of science in African Studies and archaeology.
“It’s an incredible honor to be selected to study as a Rhodes Scholar,” Harris said in a University of Chicago news release. “There’s a part of me that feels like this is a little surreal, but I’m excited to be given this opportunity to study what I love at Oxford. I’m hoping to do right by the people who set me on this journey as I move forward in my work.”
Harris is the 56th University of Chicago student to be named a Rhodes Scholar, and the third to earn the honor in the past 12 months.
“Tori has not only exhibited remarkable creativity during her time in the College, but also demonstrated the effectiveness of community-based knowledge—a hallmark of public archaeology,” Melina Hale, Dean of the College at UChicago, said in the news release. “We’re incredibly proud of her and this achievement.”
Harris studies anthropology and creative writing at the U of C. She has focused on excavating the legacy of the African diaspora to recover African American culture and history, the university said.
Harris, who grew up in Tulsa, had her first experience with archaeology when she researched and excavated the site of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the university said.
“My path in archaeology started when I volunteered during the riot’s centennial anniversary,” Harris said in the release. “I was 16 years old, and had a role in mapping smaller community sites that shaped the city and those neighborhoods for years to come. However, it wasn’t until my second year at UChicago that I became interested in African diasporic religious practices and started studying the connection between those practices and the revolutionary theory of those who were enslaved.”
The Rhodes House noted that Harris has conducted archaeological excavations elsewhere across the U.S., including New Orleans, where she helped excavate the Duncan Plaza public park. She also served as a research assistant at the Midlow Center for New Orleans Studies and at the Chicago History Museum, the Rhodes House said.
Harris is currently working on her B.A. paper on material culture — the study of the objects, spaces, and resources that people use to define themselves, the U of C said. Harris excavated artifacts at the Woodland Plantation in Louisiana last summer, and she used her creative writing skills to weave the information from the excavation into narratives, the university said.
Harris has also had her creative writing, including a set of poems and short stories, published in Blacklight Magazine.
At Oxford, Harris hopes to lean on the U.K.’s history of public archaeology, which she said has a focus on community involvement that she admires.
“There is a project in the outskirts of Cardiff that uses local volunteers at their archaeological sites to not only help out with research but also to care for the site,” Harris said in the release. “It’s honestly the reason why I want to be in the U.K. I want to learn what the best way to reach community members is and how to involve them and their local expertise in the discovery of history that is right in their backyards.”
Community involvement has come into play in archaeological excavations on which Harris has already worked. The university noted that during the Duncan Park excavation in New Orleans, some area residents came by, including the third great-grandson of a resident who once lived in the neighborhood and is now working with the excavation project himself.
Also among the 2026 Rhodes scholars is William Lieber, a fifth-generation Illinoisan who grew up in Springfield and graduated from Duke University in North Carolina in May. Lieber earned a B.A. in health and incarceration, a program at Duke that involves examining the intersection of medical science, ethics, education, and criminal and restorative justice.
Lieber, who transferred to Duke from Illinois Wesleyan, is focused on advancing prison reform and improving reentry programs and systems for those who have served time, Duke said.
Lieber has already co-led education-focused programs in prisons throughout North Carolina, and worked with Duke Hospital and the Durham Sheriff’s office to examine the issue of insurance among rearrested patients, Duke said. He also worked as an EMT and restorative justice facilitator, and led an interview team working with gun violence victims in Durham, North Carolina, to provide information for policy reform.
At Oxford, Lieber will pursue a master of science in education and in criminology and criminal justice.
These real estate transactions, recorded the weeks of May 11 and May 18, are compiled from information on file with Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties. They represent sales of $78,000 or more.
PEORIA COUNTY
726 W. Corrington Ave., Peoria: David Schroff to Aaron M. Niebuhr, $79,900.
2601 W. Willowlake Drive, #36, Peoria: Arlene K. Raymer to Richard D. Cordis, $80,000.
125 SW Jefferson Ave., W4C, Peoria: Main Street Associates to Lisa Becker, $80,000.
1525 E. Hendryx Lane, Peoria: Scott E. Hall to Christine M. Paluska, $89,900.
218 W. Elm St., Chillicothe: Wilma L. McCord and Tena K. Shane to Aaron Martin and Rhiannon Cluff, $90,000.
1620 N. Wisconsin Ave., Peoria: Mary R. Lahue and Lyall L. Suttong to Oscar Davila and David Davila Duenas, $90,000.
2310 W. Heading Ave., West Peoria: Cyrus A. Taylor and Aimee C. Hood to Anthony L. and Holly M. Catencamp, $99,000.
4444 N. Knoxville Ave., #308, Peoria: Donna Utzinger to Timothy Funk, $100,000.
315 E. Elmhurst Ave., Peoria: Nathaniel C. and Kayleigh M. Bratton to Rae Richards, $111,000.
2306 W. Laura Ave., West Peoria: Aaron Dawson to Karin L. and Tatum M. Kellum, $116,000.
412 W. Ash St., Elmwood: Brian and Kristina Windish to Raven N. Koeppel, $117,450.
2112 W. Ayres Ave., West Peoria: Bryan Christianson and Rose Mary Garcia Ramirez to Joshua Smith, $120,000.
5008 N. Best St., Peoria Heights: Donald F. Harris to Max D. Rutschke, $124,900.
1701 W. Thames Drive, Peoria: Saleh Alarami Sr. and Nawa Aladawi to Omar Musaitif, $125,000.
5208 S. Cameron Lane, Mapleton: Clair E. Jr. and Easter L. Phillips to GLM Real Estate Holdings LLC Series Seven, $125,000.
3516 W. Richwoods Blvd., #10, Peoria: Carren White to Alyssa Athamnah, $126,900.
2928 N. Renwood Ave., Peoria: Richard A. and Mary J. Gebhardt to Amanda L. Miles, $129,500.
5511 W. Dirksen Parkway, Peoria: John C. Defreitas to Tyrone and Jennifer Redd, $130,000.
1026 E. Richwoods Blvd., Peoria: Matthew Jaja to Joshua D. Woodman, $132,000.
5002 N. Glen Elm Drive, Peoria Heights: John 14 Six Real Estate Investments LLC to Anja Olsen, $133,000.
804 W. Maywood Ave., Peoria: Gary and Jessica Olson to Michelle Stephenson, $134,000.
503 W. Main St., Elmwood: Michael L. and Debra A. Uryasz to Mark Schwartz, $135,000.
605 S. Parkhill Drive, Chillicothe: Chance and Brooke Burkle to Daniel and Lindsey Griffith, $135,000.
2115 E. Riverview Court, Peoria Heights: Curtis Von Behren and Lynette Mahieu to Laura Sherman, $136,000.
319 E. Calhoun St., Brimfield: Deborah and Larry E. Blackburn to Drayke Stahl, $147,000.
4900 N. Knoxville Ave., #111A, Peoria: Gabriel I. Chapman to James H. and Debra S. Rada, $150,000.
3900 N. Stable Court, #210, Peoria: Steve D. Penninger and Dawn Chung Penninger to Kara J. Woerner, $150,000.
5613 N. Mar Vista Drive, Peoria: Shelley Ingram and Tara and Mary Mehlenbeck to Evan Ackerman and Grace Streitmatter, $153,000.
5913 S. Madison St., Bartonville: Brian J. Monge to Matthew Eisenhower and Shannon Huddleston, $155,000.
7113 S. Depot St., Bartonville: Chris O’Niell Inc. to Joseph Bell and Abbey J. Mendez, $157,784.
1827 W. Winnebago Drive, Peoria: Debra Fore to Alexis Seltveit, $159,000.
5626 W. Plank Road, Peoria: Anupama Uddavolu and Nandika Gogineni to Chirta Sabapathy and Subbareddy Kanagasabapathy, $160,000.
300 N. Stanley Drive, Chillicothe: Barbara J. and Timothy Harris to Benjamin S. and Sarah A. Errion, $160,000.
4542 N. Thornhill Drive, Peoria: Meredith Baldwin to Mercedes Baldwin, $160,000.
4811 W. Redbud Drive, Peoria: Michele L. Mooney to Kenneth W. Hanks, $161,000.
5626 N. Montello Drive, Peoria: Alonso R. Prado to Ryan and Kara Burmeier, $165,000.
11801 W. Route 150, Brimfield: Samuel L. and Juliene J. Hoerr to MJ MH Properties LLC, $165,000.
125 SW Jefferson Ave., #W-6A and #W6B-1, Peoria: AMG Real Properties LLC VI to William L. Hurt, $174,900.
2401 W. Sherman Ave., West Peoria: Patsy D. Bowers to Justin Kuhlman and Marissa R. Miller, $176,000.
3823 N. Saymore Lane, Peoria: Diane M. Roecker, Beth A. Van Dusen, Mark E. and Gary V. Hohulin and Jill M. Martini to Walter and Denise Wiebe, $177,500.
16212 N. Admiral Drive, Chillicothe: Chase E. and Melissa L. Farmer to Sebastian and Lizbeth White, $179,900.
2715 S. Tiara Strip, Peoria: Charles D. and Marian S. Hertz to Sandra Graack, $180,000.
2817 N. Harper Terrace, Peoria: Jonathan L. and Sandra D. Schafer to Rosario and Sergio Ibarra, $184,900.
1249 N. Fifth St., Chillicothe: Alice A. Guttensohn and Cynthia L. McCully to Connor McGann, $184,900.
514 W. Timber Ridge Drive, Peoria: Leslie D. Moe Kaiser to Donna Utzinger, $185,500.
1806 W. Glen Ave., Peoria: Dylan Gronset to Jacob Welch, $186,000.
3902 N. Melcosta Drive, Peoria: Arius Hounwanou and Gracia N. Matenda to Kamden M. Damrow, $187,000.
2115 W. Jubilee Lane, Dunlap: Susan K. Begner and Hayley Wilson, $190,000.
3217 N. Twelve Oaks Drive, Peoria: Patrick and Kathy Risen to Dario H. Magana, $190,000.
12202 N. Riverview Road, Chillicothe: Robert E. and Joanne E. Young to Kevin Hollingsworth, $193,200.
1817 W. Bel Aire Ave., Peoria: Lamicka Hoover to Assan Colley to Zadie Payne, $195,000.
209 W. Northland Ave., Peoria: Christopher S. and Denise A. Hanley to Meagan Hanley, $195,000.
123 SW Jefferson Ave., #E17A-B, Peoria: AMG Real Properties LLC VI to William L. Hurt, $197,500.
1110 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria: Amy C. Panek to Preston Brawner and Joan E. Schon, $200,000.
7802 N. University St., Peoria: Wayne2 LLC to Ham Estate University Inc., $200,000.
1446 N. Fourth St., Chillicothe: Jesse and Kaylee Burford to Carter Williamson and Marshal Pruitt, $210,000.
4501 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap: Gerald H. Dixon and Pamela A. McCollister to Kosta and Erika L. Demetreas, $212,000.
304 N. Magnolia St., Elmwood: Tammi K. and Andrew Barnes to Kristine Joseph, $212,000.
1210 N. Elmwood Ave., Peoria: Aroosa Khan to Ethan and Audrey Griffith, $215,000.
4321 N. Nelson Drive, Peoria: Alexander M. and Jacquelyn C. Eddlemon to Joseph D. McGrew, $215,000.
5029 W. Juniper Court, Peoria: Andrew J. Jr. and Becky A. Moore to Jeffrey P. and Rebecca J. Cappello, $217,000.
2820 W. Huntington Drive, Peoria: Anthony and Angela Hill to David J. Teggelaar, $219,900.
5019 N. Edgebrook Drive, Peoria: Shay and Hannah Morgan to Kyle and Brooke A. Berst, $224,500.
105 N. Louise St., Chillicothe: Tyler Halvorson and Michaela Grant to Rafael M. Ochoa, $225,000.
5200 N. Knoxville Ave., #107N, Peoria: Uma Shetty to Debra J. McGlothlen, $225,000.
6925 N. Patricia Lane, Peoria: Jeff Cohen to Kenton and Maria Burnham, $229,270.
949 NE Glen Oak Ave., Peoria: Olivia P. Leon to Jonah and Olivia Kramer, $232,500.
1419 W. Moss Ave., Peoria: Brian L. and Sarah Gruber to Benton and Sadie Morris, $245,000.
406 W. Lawndale Ave., Peoria: Constance R. Weaver to Dennis and Olivia Thornton, $245,000.
303 E. Lyndale Road, Peoria: Suzanne Salrin to Cheryle A. Duffy Lehrer, $250,000.
6434 N. Robinwood Drive, Peoria: Peggy A. Drain to Daniel C. King, $260,000.
6315 N. Post Oak Road, Peoria: Daryl and Laura Carlson to Christopher Whitley and Kimberly Boggess, $274,000.
6126 S. Navajo Drive, Peoria: Chad M. and Stacie L. Breedlove to Jason and Leslie Meeks, $280,000.
13022 N. Crater Lane, Dunlap: Alec Wagenbach to Conner R. and Sierra R. Wieland, $285,000.
9156 N. Timber Lane, Peoria: Noriko Smith to Matthew Jaja, $285,600.
3725 W. Eagle Point Drive, Peoria: Renate B. Fitzgerald to Ajayi F. Fimihan, $289,900.
2810 W. Willowlake Drive, #A3, Peoria: Scott T. and Josephine L. Barrows to Donald Doss and Stacey Willingham Doss, $295,000.
116 N. Magnolia St., Elmwood: Robert E. Shoop to 116 Magnolia Place LLC, $300,000.
9310 N. Frye Road, Peoria: Sorin M. and Monica Calugar to Matthew and Stella Wolf, $315,000.
7320 W. Akron Road, Princeville: Kevin and Michelle Hardesty to John and Betty Perring, $352,000.
9913 W. Guinivere Drive, Mapleton: Brian Osmulski to Guinivere Properties LLC, $359,000.
6906 N. Fox Point Drive, Peoria: James C. and Jill L. Kreid to Kyle A. and Haley A. Freiburger, $360,000.
5209 N. Prospect Road, Peoria Heights: Wendell D. and Marilyn J. Cox to Constance R. Weaver, $372,500.
5220 S. Acre Road, Mapleton: Lawrence E. Jr. and Catherine A. Thomason to James P. and Laura L. Tessem, $400,000.
1520 W. Harborway Drive, Chillicothe: Matthew C. and Jennifer L. Denny to Chase and Melissa Farmer, $400,000.
13815 N. Wild Spruce Lane, Chillicothe: Darren and Denise Conklin to Heather N. and Joshua S. Benway, $410,000.
7014 N. Bradford Place, Peoria: Jeffrey D. and Nicole M. Stahl to Shawn and Melissa Harrison, $460,000.
4501 W. Legion Hall Road, Dunlap: Kosta and Erika L. Demetreas to Ethan R. Martin, $460,000.
3925 W. Crimson Road, Dunlap: Sadia B. and Shams B. Ilahi to Subhani M. and Shamimoon B. Shaik, $470,000.
2716 W. Woods Edge Drive, Peoria: Mandalay Partners LLC to Tammie S. and Nicole D. Turner, $499,500.
11913 W. Sweetbriar Lane, Brimfield: Mark A. and Shawn L. Phelps to Alejandro and Mackenzie Ibarra, $500,000.
9517 W. Whittingham Point, Mapleton: Andrew D. and Dianna Mullins to Allison L. Eckert, $515,000.
6526 N. St. Marys Road, Peoria: Ryan A. and Jennifer L. Miller to Ranier J. and Elizabeth Estigoy, $575,000.
5401 W. Stonebridge Court, Peoria: Bradley W. and Nancy J. Dunham to Jerry and Joe A. Bell, $575,000.
11308 N. Hickory Woods Court, Dunlap: Michael A. Weber to William Hurst and Jennifer Williams Hurst, $575,000.
9711 N. Cherrybark Court, Peoria: Andrew and Amanda Chambers to Caleb and Erin Strader, $580,000.
3000 W. Saddle Creek Drive, Dunlap: Michael A. Smith and Alyssa L. Alvarado to Cody M. Sevcik and Ashley Schlapper Sevcik, $678,500.
11819 N. Deerfield Drive, Dunlap: Blake P. and Tamara L. Olt to Sam K. Mach and Phung L. Thai, $700,000.
8700 N. Allen Road, Peoria: Vonachen Enterprises LLC to TCIF Allen Road Peoria LLC, $4,015,000.
TAZEWELL COUNTY
Parcel Number 17-17-23-300-005, Tazewell County: Richard J. Smith to Amanda J. and Christopher P. Aeschliman, $80,000.
12245 Sunset Drive, Manito: David R. Good to Dawson King, $87,000.
729 N. Main St., Creve Coeur: Garron Systems Inc. to Kenneth C. Spirling, $89,901.
1005 Irene St., Pekin: Ashlei and Dylan Bowen to Susan Hutchinson, $95,000.
102 Coriell St., Green Valley: Joslyn Livengood to Carl R. Pettijohn Sr., $104,000.
108 S. Church St., Green Valley: Stephen J. Wilkin to Joshua A. Milby, $105,000.
320 Derby St., Pekin: First Pekin Savings Bank to Michael T. Combs, $105,000.
915 Lincoln Road, Marquette Heights: Micah Bouillon to Matthew Moland and Auna Plunk, $112,000.
107 N. Verry St., Armington: Dorthy L. Stanley to Chad W. and Sophie G. Barth, $115,000.
Parcel Number 17-17-23-300-005, Tazewell County: Richard J. Smith to Lori A. and Michael D. Strnad, $120,000.
130 Sun Valley Court, East Peoria: DRD Ventures LLC to Patricia L. Jackson, $125,000.
3500 Bloomington Road, East Peoria: Brian and Brayden Beckman to Rachel Brandt, $130,000.
110 Yates Road, Marquette Heights: Alicia M. and Ismael M. Ponce to Rebecca S. Louis, $130,000.
102 Moushon Drive, East Peoria: Breanne R. Frye and Timothy and Tricia Gardner to Claire V. Schmitt, $135,000.
332 S. Carol Ave., Morton: Peoria Heights Properties LLC to Jennifer L. and Kendrick O. Arvin, $139,900.
417 Wagner St., Washington: Oak Tree Ventures LLC 1112G A B 417W 302C Protected Series to Lena Steiner, $140,000.
305 Midway St., Pekin: Christopher L. Forbis to Zachary M. Cooney, $142,000.
914 Henrietta St., Pekin: Karen J. and Thomas J. Sego to Gannon and Mikeala Gardner, $142,500.
108 Turnron Place, East Peoria: Betty J. Bridges to Melvin Robertson, $143,000.
516 Carola St., Creve Coeur: Amanda and Robert Stasz to Kacy Catton, $143,000.
105 Loren St., Washington: Angela K. Irwin to Connor Pichon, $145,000.
Parcel Number 23-23-07-200-006, Tazewell County: Richard A. Litwiller to Kenneth E. Litwiller, $146,000.
400 Coventry Lane, Mackinaw: Nicole Schlueter to Carol A. Guernsey, $150,000.
113 Grant St., Washington: Bruce E. Wood to Thompson Cody, $155,000.
120 Douglas, Marquette Heights: Amanda and Matthew Tisdale to David J. Lange, $155,500.
101 W. 8th St., Delavan: Darcy R. Cruz to Drew Dixon, $160,000.
1515 Chestnut St., Pekin: Ryan Swanson to Daniel and Teresa Botkin, $160,000.
411 Woodland St., Pekin: Violet M. and Walter Sweet to Margarito Gloria, $160,000.
913 Springfield Road, East Peoria: Riki Kettwich to Boston T. Eaton and Jenna Lentz, $162,500.
700 W. Jefferson St., Morton: Hillcrest Dental Laboratory Inc. to Angie and Shannon Powers, $165,000.
109 Berry Road, Marquette Heights: Clark O. and Michelle Vandegraft to Nicholas J. and Sabrina M. Frank, $168,300.
408 Camelot Drive, Washington: Jerry L. and Michael E. Boles and Amy R. Cranford to Mehradad Elyaderani, $169,900.
904 Coolidge Ave., Pekin: Cory T. Pfanz to Emma C. Ladage and Joshua Messenger, $178,000.
2841 Allentown Road, Pekin: Anita F. Wood to Caleb Walsh, $180,000.
Parcel Number 22-22-12-400-002, Tazewell County: Sally J. Griffith, Cindy S. Lawhorne, Rebecca A. Meissner and Patricia A. Springer to Abby R. and Wade M. Springer, $184,000.
306 E. Madison St., Mackinaw: Daniel Cottingham and Jill L. Dunham to Nathan T. Proctor, $185,000.
204 Hemlock St., Pekin: Judith A. and Merle A. Northrup to Shannon Harmon and Clay Wilcox, $187,500.
203 Meadowlark Lane, Washington: Carolyn L. and David L. Williamson to Tyler Wehrli, $190,000.
902 Saint Julian St., Pekin: McCall Rafferty to Lyle J. Bright and Ashlyn Covey, $195,000.
208 Madison St., Hopedale: James D. Polson to Catherine Birkey, $200,000.
13931 2nd St., Pekin: Charles McGlothlin Jr. to David A. and Kristin L. Daniels, $204,990.
4 James Court, Minier: Martha Cornwell to Marcelo Vargas Jr., $205,000.
504 E. Adams St., Morton: Ashley A. and Clinton M. Mathewson to Austin M. Schroeder, $205,000.
504 Hope St., Washington: Jesse P. Hoffman to Braden Staker and Emma Walton, $205,000.
19294 Springfield Road, Groveland: Lesley and Robert Albright III to Wesley Schaefer, $205,000.
306 Parkway Lane, Pekin: Nicholas M. Sangalli to Kelli Leonard, $205,100.
116 Gottlieb Court, Creve Coeur: Laura J. Franklin to Susan Engstrom, $210,000.
125 Division St., East Peoria: Andrew L. and Emily C. Zimmerman to Nathan A. Kloter, $210,000.
1905 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Christine A. Tuzil to Ellen C. Tuzil, $210,000.
1823 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Kyle Hedman and Laura S. Mitchell Hedman to Clarice Collins, $212,500.
26342 Litwiller Road, Delavan: Delmar L. and Ruthie E. Martin to Laura K. and Roland L. Martin, $220,000.
112 Bondurant St., Washington: Amy Morgan to Heather L. McCormick and Gary W. and Susan E. Sweet, $225,000.
2233 Autumn Drive, Pekin: Chelsee and Derick J. Leibel to Kailey A. and Keaton J. Rice, $225,000.
1 Millard Court, Minier: Joan and Larry Jerome to Teresa and William Washburn, $225,000.
1919 Sierra Court, Pekin: Micah Bouillon to Andrew Hopper and Annalee Johanson, $230,000.
119 Putnam St., East Peoria, 701 S. Main St., Morton, and 129 Reutter Court, East Peoria: Cheryl K. and Jerry W. Majors to Joshua M. and Lindsay A. Majors, $233,500.
604 Pleasant Hill Road, East Peoria: Jessica Watson to Brayden L. and Olivia G. Blunier, $235,000.
523 N. Main St., Morton: Chris Owen to Matthew Miller, $240,000.
300 Daniel Parkway, Washington: Joshua and Starr Barrett to Cody and Samantha Smock, $240,000.
44 Brooke Circle, Morton: Austen Wood to Michelle L. Harrison, $249,000.
210 Vernon Drive, Hopedale: Elizabeth K. and Everett M. Hilgert to Danielle and Jason Garber, $260,000.
104 Revere Drive, East Peoria: Charles L. and Debra S. Hartwell to Sue E. Clark and James Reames, $265,000.
310 Hillcrest Drive, Washington: Terri and Timothy E. Wiese to McKayla and Miles Bannister, $270,600.
112 Heatherview Drive, East Peoria: Patricia and Scott Laird to Patsy Bowers and Katrina Johnson, $289,000.
638 Mickel Parkway, Washington: Aaron T. Kurth to Douglas and Judith Scheirer, $295,000.
Parcel Numbers 11-11-32-100-018 and 11-11-32-100-026, Tazewell County: Joshua K. and Laura M. Lohnes to Heather M. and Nathan A. Gray, $299,000.
1802 Golfview Lane, Pekin: Carolyn and Stephen T. Stagg to Arlene J. Meyer, $300,000.
528 Cottonwood Circle, East Peoria: Drake and Roxanne Heinhorst to Linda Jenkins, $340,000.
414 Harbor Pointe Drive, East Peoria: Carolyn L. Johnson to Jam M. Riddle, $350,000.
1501 Gingoteague Way, Pekin: David A. and Kristin L. Daniels to Abigail Robertson and Adam Weed, $350,000.
400 S. Missouri Ave., Morton: Justin P. and Mary E. McCollum to Morgan Nichols, $355,000.
Parcel Number 12-12-03-100-001, Tazewell County: Irene E. Kaiser and Lisa K. Quigley to Marilyn K. and Martin D. Hohulin Jr., $360,000.
2110 Highwood Ave., Pekin: Arlene J. Heine to Clair O. and Lonna L. Anderson, $399,900.
76 Hickory Ridge Court, Morton: Laura A. and Mark A. Messner to Andrew and Laura Steiner, $400,000.
1400 Westminster Drive, Washington: Silvia L. Rodriguez and Omar A. Perez Vega to Codi R. and Patrick B. Conway, $415,000.
25401 Longview Road, Hopedale: Deeann L. and Kyle D. Sands to Brady and Christina Whitaker, $430,000.
1115 Tottenham Court, Washington: Greg and Wanda L. Passini to Casey and Zachery Morgenstern, $450,000.
121 Woodcrest Ave., Morton: Catherine A. and William P. Streeter to Lesley A. and Robert L. Albright III, $450,000.
209 Pinehurst Lane, Washington: Dennis II and Tonya J. Dooland to Brian and Mary Cagle, $525,000.
601 Brendalyn Drive, Mackinaw: Larry and Linda Young to Brian and Katherine Maloy, $535,273.
5 Old Farm Lane, Washington: James G. and Laura L. Cotner to Jason and Maggie Burrow, $615,000.
13535 Baer Road, Tremont: New Horizons Properties LLC Series Baer to James and Pearl Bult, $650,000.
WOODFORD COUNTY
307 W. Lincoln St., Metamora: Renee Slone to Thomas and Kerry Brock, $110,000.
706 N. State St., Roanoke: Sherry West to Logan Entringer, $115,000.
1152 N. Upper Skyline Drive, East Peoria: Susan K. Pierce to M4 Properties LLC and Derek Tipsword, $125,000.
207 N. Adams St., Washburn: Hayden Noble to Monica Jones, $128,000.
1635 N. Tremont St., East Peoria: Big Bobs Hunting LLC to Jerhamie Dykes, $140,000.
528 W. 5th St., Minonk: Elliott and Jerica Johnson to Dylan M. Palmore, $155,000.
1202 Arthur Lane, Metamora: Robert G. and Jean M. Campen to Willam and Katelyn Guth, $271,000.
1004 Thornberry Lane, Germantown Hills: Michael and Veronica Axelson to Dominic and Katherine Axelson, $306,600.
102 Wildflower Ave., Metamora: Josh and Breayn Klausing to Allison Trostle and Benjamin Connor, $315,000.
235 E. Surrey Lane, East Peoria: Tara and Mary Mehlenbeck to Zachary and Jessica Coltrin, $345,000.
208 Karagen Circle, Germantown Hills: Marcus B. Whitfield to Jordan and Mallorie Cruse, $358,000.
833 Stonelake Drive, Metamora: Kyle Rich and Jennifer Main to Adam and Heidi Brumbaugh, $391,297.
905 Stonelake Drive, Metamora: Travis and Tondalaya Brainard to Tyler and Kiara R. Deatherage, $405,000.
1317 Cedarlake Drive, Metamora: Tammie and Nicole Turner to Kevin Mathew and Ashika Shabu, $431,000.
6 Maple Drive, Goodfield: Marjory J. Kuntz to Justin and Bonni Fehr, $450,000.
Parcel Numbers 08-26-200-012 and 08-23-400-021, Woodford County: David B. Streid to Worth Walnut Creek LLC, $1,200,000.
Weed industry watches end to legislative session in Springfield
The clock is ticking at the state capitol in Springfield. Lawmakers have the rest of tonight and then Saturday and Sunday.
And there are some big things on the line could affect hemp and marijuana businesses.
Lauren Scafidi spoke to Sway Dispensary in Lakeview about what they’re hoping for – and why they’re long overdue.
ILLINOIS – As lawmakers work through the final days of the legislative session, some Illinois cannabis business owners are pushing for changes they say would reduce costs and make it easier to operate.
Among their top priorities are adjustments to security and surveillance requirements that dispensary owners argue were put in place when recreational cannabis was still new to Illinois. They say the industry has matured and that some regulations should be updated to reflect that reality.
What’s being proposed:
One of the biggest concerns for dispensary owners involves security requirements.
Under current Illinois law, cannabis dispensaries must contract with third-party security companies. Some operators say that can cost between $180,000 and $200,000 a year.
Supporters of proposed changes say trained employees could be allowed to handle certain security responsibilities, giving businesses more flexibility while maintaining safety standards.
Dispensary owners are also seeking changes to video surveillance requirements.
Current law requires cannabis businesses to store security footage for 90 days. Operators say that can be costly, particularly for smaller businesses, and argue that most issues requiring video review are identified within hours or days.
Industry perspective:
Edie Moore, co-owner of Sway Dispensary in Chicago, said many of the current regulations were created when lawmakers were uncertain about what legal recreational cannabis would look like.
“They threw everything at the wall, everyone was really scared of what recreational cannabis was gonna be like,” Moore said. “And now that we’re several years in, most of us are like, why do we have this? We don’t need this. This is onerous and an overreach.”
Moore said the industry is not asking to eliminate security measures, but rather to modernize regulations that operators believe are unnecessarily burdensome.
What’s next:
The Illinois General Assembly is expected to conclude its spring legislative session this weekend.
“Illinois cannabis is a very young industry,” Moore said. “It’s not a cautionary tale. It’s just really kind of an unfinished story, and we really need the opportunity to finish it, to be treated like any other business and just be able to operate.”
The Source: This story contains reporting from Fox Chicago’s Lauren Scafidi.
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