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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.

How much revenue has Sandwich CUSD 430 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 received through state taxes decreased 24.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Indian Creek High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

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

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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

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 8.1 points lower at Genoa Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Genoa Elementary School, a 8.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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.

Kingston Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Kingston Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has DeKalb CUSD 428 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 received through state taxes increased 51.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Hinckley-Big Rock High School reports 21% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Hinckley-Big Rock High School rose to 21 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

64.3 percent of Hiawatha teachers stay put; average earns $42,991 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

More than 64.3 percent of teachers stay at Hiawatha High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Indian Creek CUSD 425 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The subsidy Indian Creek School District 425 received through state taxes decreased 58 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 21.9 points lower at West Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

At West Elementary School, a 21.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

School discipline: Which DeKalb County districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

Somonauk Community Unit School District 432, Sycamore Community Unit School District 427 and Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year i

DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Registration Open for Northern Rehab’s Balance Classes

By Press release submission | Oct 28, 2018

Registration is open for the next session of Northern Rehab Physical Therapy Specialists’ Strength and Stability Classes!

City of DeKalb City Council met October 22.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

City of DeKalb City Council met Monday, Oct. 22.

City of DeKalb Airport Advisory Board met October 23.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

City of DeKalb Airport Advisory Board met Tuesday, Oct. 23.

City of Sycamore City Council met October 1.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

City of Sycamore City Council met Monday, Oct. 1.

Shabbona Village Board met September 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 28, 2018

Shabbona Village Board met Monday, Sept. 24.

Somonauk Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Somonauk Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

87.1 percent of W.W. Woodbury teachers stay put; average earns $59,222 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

More than 87.1 percent of teachers stay at W.W. Woodbury Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.