February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Illinois General Assembly: HR80 actions on Feb. 6

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 6 in the House on House bill HR80 ("first public act in il"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Grant Wehrli".

Statewide test results: male students score 6.3 points lower at J. T. Manning Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

At J. T. Manning Elementary School, a 6.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Oakbrook Terrace reports 44 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

A home buyer who paid $1,975,000 to purchase a home on July 3 paid the top home sale price for Oakbrook Terrace in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Statewide test results: 39 percent of Gower failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

About 61 percent of Gower Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 39 percent of students failed.

Walker School scores 70.7% ELA proficiency, 85.7% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Of the 268 students attending Walker School in 2018, 70.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 85.7 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Georgetown students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

About 21 percent of Georgetown Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

Analysis: Cass administrators rank 65th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Administrators in Cass School District 63 earn an average of $132,395 per year, ranking 65th out of 864 districts in the state.

Krajewski committee reports nearly $25K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Citizens for Brian J Krajewski, a candidate committee, reported receiving $25,250 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Market Watch: Provenzale trust lost over $123,000 on the sale of Naperville home

By SYHN News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences

Statewide test results: 85 percent of G. Stanley Hall students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

About 15 percent of G. Stanley Hall Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

Illinois General Assembly: HR62 Referred to Rules Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

The following action was taken on Feb. 5 in the House on House bill HR62 ("house rules 101st ga"): "Referred to Rules Committee."

Statewide test results: black students score 44.6 points lower at Kennedy Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Kennedy Junior High School, a 44.6-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 8.8 points higher at Kennedy Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Kennedy Junior High School, a 8.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Home sales in Lisle, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

The Lane Elementary School scores 80.7% ELA proficiency, 74.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Of the 330 students attending The Lane Elementary School in 2018, 80.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 74.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).