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News from September 2018

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Statewide test results: white students score 45.8 points higher at Hadley Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Hadley Junior High School, a 45.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Home sales in Glen Ellyn, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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Kinzler committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Kinzler for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,394.78 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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91.1 percent of Fenton teachers stay put; average earns $102,960 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Fenton High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 22.1 points higher at Glenn Westlake Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Glenn Westlake Middle School, a 22.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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85.4 percent of Leman teachers stay put; average earns $67,623 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 85.4 percent of teachers stay at Leman Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 47.1 points higher at Kennedy Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Kennedy Junior High School, a 47.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Home sales in Bensenville, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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How has spending changed at Gower SD 62?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Gower School District 62 increased per-student spending 21 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of public schools data.

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Recent Burr Ridge home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Burr Ridge for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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Report: 45 percent of 2015 Glenbard East High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

In a year when 90 percent of Glenbard East High School seniors graduated on time, 45 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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87.6 percent of Hadley Junior teachers stay put; average earns $79,900 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 87.6 percent of teachers stay at Hadley Junior High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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87.1 percent of Indian Trail Jr teachers stay put; average earns $60,124 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 87.1 percent of teachers stay at Indian Trail Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Davenport committee reports nearly $45K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Friends of Linda Davenport for Circuit Court, a candidate committee, reported receiving $45,425 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Home sales in Dupage City, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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Glenbard South home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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Hanover Park home sales, August 26-September 1, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were two reported residential sales in Hanover Park for the week of August 26-September 1, 2018.

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This week in Illinois history: Sept. 24-30

By Robert Hadley | Sep 24, 2018

A rare Lincoln statue debuted, the first TV debate between presidents aired, and a product-tampering case captured the nation's attention this week in Illinois history.

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This week in Illinois history: Oct. 8-14

By Robert Hadley | Sep 24, 2018

Learn about the first Illinois state fair, a historic fire that was immortalized in a song, and the first cellphone network.

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Statewide test results: white students score 25.5 points higher at Indian Trail Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Indian Trail Junior High School, a 25.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.