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News from January 2018

Rachel Simonetti purchases 4025 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2018

The property at 4025 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield was sold on Jan. 25, 2018 by Ashley K. and Craig Pfeiffer and Ashley Shaver for $320,000. The buyer was Rachel Simonetti.

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Pleasant View Luther Home hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 24, 2018

Pleasant View Luther Home, a 90-bed skilled care facility in Ottawa, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

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Peru City Regular City Council met Jan. 22.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 24, 2018

Peru City Regular City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.

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Sandwich City Regular Council met Jan. 22.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 24, 2018

Sandwich City Regular Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22.

Ismene Much (executor) and Peter N. Medenis (deceased) acquires 3919 Madison Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2018

On Jan. 24, 2018, Ismene Much (executor) and Peter N. Medenis (deceased) sold their home at 3919 Madison Ave., Brookfield to Veronica Carlos for $175,000.

Siran Eller (estate administrator) and Barbara Tokmanian (deceased) sell 4223 Deyo Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 24, 2018

On Jan. 24, 2018, Siran Eller (estate administrator) and Barbara Tokmanian (deceased) sold their home at 4223 Deyo Ave., Brookfield to Evan Michaels Group LLC for $135,000.

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Long focuses recreational use issues during marijuana legalization hearing

By Angela Underwood | Jan 23, 2018

Rep. Jerry Lee Long (R-Streator) debated at length with a New Jersey-based psychiatrist on the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana during a joint hearing of House and Senate committees.

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Illinois Valley's 10 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 23, 2018

Grade school districts in La Salle, Leland and La Moille ranked among Illinois Valley's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Frank and Francesca Scalleta buy 8844 Burlington Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 22, 2018

The home at 8844 Burlington Ave., Brookfield was sold on Jan. 22, 2018 by Vladimir and Jaroslava Hybela for $345,000. The buyers were Frank and Francesca Scalleta.

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Illinois' 100 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 22, 2018

Grade school districts in La Salle, Leland and La Moille ranked among Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: 66 percent of McKinley students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 21, 2018

About 34 percent of McKinley Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 66 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 54 percent of McKinley failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 21, 2018

About 46 percent of McKinley Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 54 percent of students failed.

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Analysis: 60 percent of McKinley students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 21, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 40 percent of McKinley Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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Long now says Rauner also to blame for budget deficit

By W.J. Kennedy | Jan 19, 2018

State Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) placed the blame for the state’s running budget deficit on Gov. Bruce Rauner as well as the Democrat-controlled House in an interview this week with the Illinois Valley Times.

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Illinois Valley's top 10 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

Grade school districts in South Wilmington, Morris and Coal City ranked highest in Illinois Valley for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Analysis: 86 percent of Sheridan students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 14 percent of Sheridan Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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Statewide test results: 90 percent of Sheridan failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

About 10 percent of Sheridan Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 90 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 82 percent of Sheridan students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2018

About 18 percent of Sheridan Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 82 percent of students failed.

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City of Peru Finance & Safety Services Committee met January 17.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

City of Peru Finance & Safety Services Committee met at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17.

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Village of Ladd Board met December 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Jan 19, 2018

Village of Ladd Board met at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26.