DeKalb Times

At Harry D. Jacobs, 93 percent of students graduate high school; 78 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

About 93 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60115 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There were two offenders convicted of drug crimes released on parole near Illinois zip code 60115 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60178 convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole near Illinois zip code 60178 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60530 convicted of crimes involving alcohol

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving alcohol released on parole near Illinois zip code 60530 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60548 convicted of drug crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime involving drugs released on parole near Illinois zip code 60548 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

Sandwich Community High School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

The truancy rate at Sandwich Community High School rose to 9 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 17.1 points higher at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

At Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School, a 17.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees near Illinois zip code 60178 convicted of property crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a property crime released on parole near Illinois zip code 60178 during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the DeKalb Times.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 9, 2018

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

91.1 percent of Malta teachers stay put; average earns $58,697 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

More than 91.1 percent of teachers stay at Malta Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Huntley Middle School reports 14% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The truancy rate at Huntley Middle School rose to 14 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Indian Creek, 98 percent of students graduate high school; 68 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

About 90 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 98 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: white students score 3.8 points lower at Malta Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

At Malta Elementary School, a 3.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Sandwich CUSD 430 placed on financial "review" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 on its financial "review" list.

From Prairie State Wire

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | 6 years ago

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

DeKalb County Policy Committee met September 12.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2018

DeKalb County Policy Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 12.

DeKalb County DSATS Technical Advisory Committee met October 3.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2018

DeKalb County DSATS Technical Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 3.

DeKalb County DSATS Project Selection Subcommittee October 3.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2018

DeKalb County DSATS Project Selection Subcommittee met Wednesday, Oct. 3.

DeKalb County DSATS Bylaws Subcommittee will meet October 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2018

DeKalb County DSATS Bylaws Subcommittee will meet at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

DeKalb County DSATS Policy Committee will meet Department 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 8, 2018

DeKalb County DSATS Policy Committee will meet at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.