Illinois Valley Times

From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

M/I Homes of Chicago LLC sells 26530 W. Winding Oak Trail, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The property at 26530 W. Winding Oak Trail, Channahon was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by M/I Homes of Chicago LLC for $260,000. The buyers were Barrett Sean and Barrett Allison.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Murphy John Robert sells 60 S. Will Road, Diamond

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Papu LLC purchased a property at 60 S. Will Road, Diamond from Murphy John Robert for $300,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 37.6 points lower at Dimmick Community Consolidated School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Dimmick Community Consolidated School, a 37.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Chugh Anju and Chugh Rakesh K. sell 1067 Clover Drive, Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Kmetty Christopher J., Jarose Megan R. and Bukalski Barbara A. purchased a home at 1067 Clover Drive, Minooka from Chugh Anju and Chugh Rakesh K. for $155,000.

How much revenue has Cherry SD 92 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Cherry School District 92 received through state taxes decreased 53.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of public schools data.

73.3 percent of La Moille teachers stay put; average earns $42,460 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 73.3 percent of teachers stay at La Moille High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

La Moille High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at La Moille High School stayed flat at 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Coal City CUSD 1 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Coal City Community Unit School District 1 received through state taxes decreased 28.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of public schools data.

Ransom Grade School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Ransom Grade School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Madigan gives $75,631 more to Yednock

By LGIS News Service | Oct 30, 2018

With less than a week left before voters go to the polls, Ottawa state House candidate Lance Yednock received another $75,631 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Oct. 18 and Oct. 26, state filings show.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Earlville Jr/Sr High School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Earlville Jr/Sr High School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Allen Junior High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Allen Junior High School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Hunt Cody R. acquires 26662 W. Old Kerry Grove, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 26662 W. Old Kerry Grove, Channahon was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Steg Amanda and Steg David for $237,500. The buyer was Hunt Cody R..

Cartus Financial Corp. unloads 401 N. Van Horn St., Braceville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 401 N. Van Horn St., Braceville was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Cartus Financial Corp. for $129,000. The buyers were Meyers David L. and Warren Miranda J..

Doerfler Theresa K. and Doerfler William L. acquires 1275 Trend Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Doerfler Theresa K. and Doerfler William L. sold their home at 1275 Trend Drive, Morris to Eplin Alex L. for $189,900.

Beldon and Petro Mary sell 607 E. Benton St., Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The home at 607 E. Benton St., Morris was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Beldon and Petro Mary for $106,000. The buyers were Perry Jennifer D. and Perry Michael W..

Deer Park C. C. Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Deer Park C. C. Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.