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News from February 2019

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Home sales in Bartlett, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Bartlett for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

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Francis Granger Middle School scores 53.4% ELA proficiency, 52.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Of the 993 students attending Francis Granger Middle School in 2018, 53.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 52.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Noel Talluto donates $7,500 to their own election campaign

By DuPage Policy Journal | Feb 11, 2019

Noel Talluto donated $7,500 to their own election campaign committee, Friends of Noel Talluto, on Feb. 11, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Report: Queen Bee spent $13,889 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Spending per pupil at Queen Bee School District 16 is up 18.8 percent from five years ago, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of district finances.

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Statewide test results: black students score 5.3 points lower at Jefferson Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

At Jefferson Junior High School, a 5.3-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

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News reports more of a threat to public than Sterigenics, air quality expert says

By W.J. Kennedy | Feb 11, 2019

The Chicago Tribune distorted EPA findings of ethylene oxide (EO) emissions from Sterigenics to fit a predetermined conclusion concerning the level of danger from the plant, according to Rich Trzupek, a Heartland Institute policy advisor on the environment and energy.

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Fischer Middle School scores 41.2% ELA proficiency, 33.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Of the 909 students attending Fischer Middle School in 2018, 41.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 33.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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ELMHURST PARK DISTRICT: Elmhurst Park District Impact Dance Company Performs at Elmhurst College

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2019

Elmhurst Park District's Impact Dance Company provided performances for halftime at the Elmhurst College Women’s and Men’s Basketball games on Saturday, January 26.

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NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Naperville Residents Invited to “Chat with the Chief” on February 13

By Press release submission | Feb 11, 2019

Naperville Police Chief Robert Marshall invites the community to chat with him and members of his senior staff during an evening edition of “Chat with the Chief” on Wednesday, Feb. 13.

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DuPage County's top 5 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked among DuPage County's highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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DuPage County's top 5 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Grade school districts in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Naperville ranked among DuPage County's highest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Market Watch: An LLC loses almost $100,000 on the sale of a Glen Ellyn home

By SYHN News Service | Feb 10, 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

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CITY OF WHEATON: Citizen's Police Academy Gives Residents an Inside Look at Law Enforcement

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

Forget what you've seen on TV police dramas.

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CITY OF WARRENVILLE: Traffic Signal Changes on Winfield Road at Warrenville Road

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

On Tuesday, February 5, the DuPage County Division of Transportation modified the traffic signals on Winfield Road at Warrenville Road.

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NAPERVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT: Issues 36 Citations during Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement Campaign

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

The Naperville Police Department made 37 traffic stops and issued 36 citations during the recent Super Bowl crackdown.

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BUTLER SCHOOL DISTRICT 53: Butler Jr. HIgh Principal Named as Golden Apple Finalist

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

Butler Junior High Principal Amy Read was selected as a 2019 finalist for the distinguished Golden Apple Awards for Excellence in Leadership, it was announced Feb. 7.

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BENJAMIN SCHOOL DISTRICT 25: Swinging for STEAM Registration Open!!

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

Welcome to the 2nd Annual Swing for STEAM Golf outing and Family Dinner that will take place at Klein Creek Golf Club on June 8th.

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ADDISON SCHOOL DISTRICT 4: Kindergarten Registration is coming soon!

By Press release submission | Feb 10, 2019

It's time to start thinking about kindergarten registration for all children who will be 5 years old on or before September 1, 2019.

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Redick committee reports nearly $3K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

Friends of Jeff Redick, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,500 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Recent Bloomingdale home sales, January 27-February 2, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 27-February 2, 2019.