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Statewide test results: white students score 15.3 points higher at Long Beach Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

At Long Beach Elementary School, a 15.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

PLANO AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Mark Israelson Plano’s New City Manager

By Press release submission | Feb 7, 2019

Congratulations to Mark Israelson, who was appointed as Plano’s new city manager at tonight’s City Council meeting.

Joliet (Kendall County) home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Joliet in Kendall County rose by $10,000 while total sales increased by 22.2%.

Jillian Chew and Duc Le acquire 27110 Thornwood Blvd., Plainfield

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2019

On Feb. 7, 2019, Roseann Smith sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 27110 Thornwood Blvd., Plainfield to Jillian Chew and Duc Le for $419,000.

Vickers committee reports $500 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

Friends of Robyn Vickers, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Candice Hadley and Leigh Anne Scoughton unload 4 Pendleton Place, Boulder Hill

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 7, 2019

On Feb. 7, 2019, Kelsey Banks purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 4 Pendleton Place, Boulder Hill from Candice Hadley and Leigh Anne Scoughton for $146,000.

Oswego home prices rise in January 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Oswego rose by $5,500 while total sales increased by 7.1%.

San Jose Homes LLC purchases 17 Wyndham Drive, Boulder Hill

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 6, 2019, Carrington Mortgage Services LLC sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 17 Wyndham Drive, Boulder Hill to San Jose Homes LLC for $120,500.

Statewide test results: male students score 5.8 points lower at Long Beach Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Long Beach Elementary School, a 5.8-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Q3 real estate sales report: Lynwood

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Median prices rose in Lynwood over last year, and are up 5.3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Statewide test results: low-income students score 19.1 points lower at Long Beach Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Long Beach Elementary School, a 19.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Analysis: Newark administrators rank 207th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Administrators in Newark Community High School District 18 earn an average of $111,684 per year, ranking 207th out of 864 districts in the state.

David W. and Jennifer E. Cook purchase 2057 Roaring Creek Drive, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 6, 2019, David W. and Jennifer E. Cook purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2057 Roaring Creek Drive, Aurora from Christopher and Lisa Falcone for $312,500.

Kelly A. Independent Derocco (executor) and Marianne J. O'Brien (estate) acquires 2119 Tremont Lane, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 6, 2019, Kyleigh A. Carie purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 2119 Tremont Lane, Joliet from Kelly A. Independent Derocco (executor) and Marianne J. O'Brien (estate) for $180,000.

Wheeler committee reports nearly $49K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Committee to Elect Keith Wheeler, a candidate committee, reported receiving $48,807.28 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Thomas Jefferson Elementary School scores 39.1% ELA proficiency, 33.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Of the 629 students attending Thomas Jefferson Elementary School in 2018, 39.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 33.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).