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News from January 2019

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GLEN ELLYN PARK DISTRICT: View Lunar Eclipse, Enjoy Night Hike with Glen Ellyn Park District

By Press release submission | Jan 14, 2019

On Sunday, January 20th, a special event will take place in the winter night skies – a total lunar eclipse!

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Three administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses in Will County have between 250 and 499 employees in 2018

By DuPage Policy Journal | Jan 14, 2019

There were three administrative, support, waste management and remediation services businesses in Will County ZIP Codes with between 250 and 499 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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Market Watch: Adel & Linda Zeidan lose over $140,000 on sale of Woodridge home

By SYHN News Service | Jan 13, 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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Market Watch: Gregory & Diana Schuster lose over $165,000 on sale of Naperville home

By SYHN News Service | Jan 13, 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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Statewide test results: 47 percent of Maercker students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

About 53 percent of Maercker Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 51 percent of Meadowview failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

About 49 percent of Meadowview Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 51 percent of students failed.

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Henry Puffer School reports 0.3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

The truancy rate at Henry Puffer School rose to 0.3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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State House race: Democrat Howard wins voter tally in York Township Precinct 111

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Terra Costa Howard led Republican Peter Breen in votes cast in York Township Precinct 111 for the District 48 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

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Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Downers Grove Township Precinct 94

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Downers Grove Township Precinct 94 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

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Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Downers Grove Township Precinct 93

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Downers Grove Township Precinct 93 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

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Pioneer Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

The truancy rate at Pioneer Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Governor race: Republican Rauner wins voter tally in Downers Grove Township Precinct 89

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Bruce Rauner led Democrat JB Pritzker in votes cast in Downers Grove Township Precinct 89 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

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5 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60563 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Five offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60563, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by DuPage Policy Journal.

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State House race: Republican Breen wins voter tally in York Township Precinct 80

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Peter Breen led Democrat Terra Costa Howard in votes cast in York Township Precinct 80 for the District 48 state House race, according to the latest vote count.

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Statewide test results: 38 percent of Manor Hill students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

About 62 percent of Manor Hill Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 38 percent of students failed.

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Gavanes committee reports nearly $33K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

Friends of Dino Gavanes, a candidate committee, reported receiving $32,925 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Report: 41 percent of 2016 Addison Trail High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

In a year when 88 percent of Addison Trail High School seniors graduated on time, 41 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Schiesher Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

The truancy rate at Schiesher Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a DuPage Policy Journal analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 71 percent of McCarty failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

About 29 percent of McCarty Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 71 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 41 percent of Maplebrook students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 13, 2019

About 59 percent of Maplebrook Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 41 percent of students failed.