February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Top 50 Marseilles home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

A home buyer who paid $550,000 to purchase a home on May 25 paid the top home sale price for Marseilles in 2018.

Gardner reports 20 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

A home buyer who paid $186,900 to purchase a home on Aug. 27 paid the top home sale price for Gardner in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Niedzwiecki Eric P. unloads 1308 Creekside Circle, Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 8, 2019

On Feb. 8, 2019, Galdek Bruce and Galdek Frances purchased a home at 1308 Creekside Circle, Minooka from Niedzwiecki Eric P. for $241,000.

Home sales in Channahon, January 20-26, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 20-26, 2019.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Grand Ridge failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

About 51 percent of Grand Ridge School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

Report: Minooka spent $12,715 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

Spending per pupil at Minooka Community High School District 111 is down 4.3 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Top 50 Streator home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

A home buyer who paid $310,000 to purchase a home on July 13 paid the top home sale price for Streator in 2018.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Harding students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2019

About 46 percent of Harding Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

CITY OF LASALLE: Offers Funds To Property Owners

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

Did you know The City of La Salle offers funds to property owners to invest in the exterior of your commercial building?

CITY OF LASALLE: St. Patrick's Day Parade March 16

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

Irish Fun Day, Saturday, March 16th!

CITY OF OTTAWA: Attention Ice Skaters

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

Snow removal operations have been completed by Public Works Staff and the Thornton Park Ice Rink will reopen today at noon and close at 10:00 p.m.

CITY OF OTTAWA: Attention Thornton Park Ice Skaters

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

The City of Ottawa Public Works staff continue to monitor current ice conditions which is forecast to improve.

CITY OF OGLESBY: Buy 2 Ticket Books Get 1 Free

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

It's a Sweetheart of a deal!

CITY OF OGLESBY: Attention!! Rising Stars Basketball

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

There is a change in schedule.

Illinois General Assembly: How they voted on SB1

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Illinois SB1 passed the state Senate on Feb. 7.

Northview Elementary School scores 39.4% ELA proficiency, 37.3% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Of the 524 students attending Northview Elementary School in 2018, 39.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 37.3 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).