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News from March 2019

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2018 home sales: Darien price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 15, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Property tax roundup: Glendale Heights, Hanover Park, Wayne have highest tax bills in Dupage County

By LGIS News Service | Mar 14, 2019

When it opened in fall 2005, Hanover Park’s Church Street Station promised “urban style living in the suburbs.”

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Analysis: On eve of $139.8 million bond vote, District 86 homeowners see enrollment and tax bills increase

By LGIS News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Hinsdale District 86 has seen its enrollment climb by 21 percent over the past 20 years.

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School board candidate Buttimer welcomes left-wing support; liberal group calls for voter action

By Robert Hadley | Mar 14, 2019

Despite the supposed non-partisan nature of school board elections, two entities with ties to liberal political values have thrown their support behind candidates in the race for District 41 school board.

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Rep. Grant passes first bill out of committee, vows to continue fighting for her constituents

By Glenn Minnis | Mar 14, 2019

Newly elected state Rep. Amy Grant (R-Wheaton) is just getting started putting forth the kind of legislative agenda that she feels is critical to the lives of her 42nd-District constituents.

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Citizens for Rolly Waller owes $200 in fines

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

The campaign committee Citizens for Rolly Waller owes a $50 fine imposed on March 24, 2017.

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Illinois General Assembly: HR34 actions on March 13

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on March 13 in the House on House bill HR34 ("us-taiwan relations-support"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Deanne M. Mazzochi".

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Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School scores 55% ELA proficiency, 60.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Of the 419 students attending Wm Hammerschmidt Elementary School in 2018, 55 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 60.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Illinois General Assembly: HR57 actions on March 13

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on March 13 in the House on House bill HR57 ("robocalls-prevention"): "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Darren Bailey", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Tom Weber", "Chief Co-Sponsor Changed to Rep. Jonathan Carroll", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Jonathan Carroll", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Amy Grant", "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michelle Mussman", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Anthony DeLuca"

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Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB111

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Illinois SB111 passed the state Senate on March 14.

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Schiesher Elementary School scores 56.5% ELA proficiency, 50.2% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Of the 402 students attending Schiesher Elementary School in 2018, 56.5 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 50.2 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Q3 real estate sales report: Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Median prices declined in Aurora over last year, and are up 1 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

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Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on HB345

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Illinois HB345 passed the state Senate on March 14.

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2018 home sales: Westmont price history

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

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Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB526

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Illinois SB526 passed the state Senate on March 14.

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Statewide test results: male students score 10.4 points lower at Elsie C. Johnson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

At Elsie C. Johnson Elementary School, a 10.4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Illinois General Assembly: HB3808 actions on March 13

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

The following actions were taken on March 13 in the House on House bill HB3808 ("$il court appointed advocates"): "Referred to Rules Committee" and "First Reading".

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Top 19 Bolingbrook home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

A home buyer who paid $372,099 to purchase a home in Twin Creeks on June 8 paid the top home sale price for Bolingbrook in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 24.5 points higher at Elsie C. Johnson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

At Elsie C. Johnson Elementary School, a 24.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

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Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1596

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 14, 2019

Illinois SB1596 passed the state House on March 14.