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News from October 2018

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Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 21.1 points lower at South Prairie Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

At South Prairie Elementary School, a 21.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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93.1 percent of Indian Creek teachers stay put; average earns $53,493 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

More than 93.1 percent of teachers stay at Indian Creek High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Keicher optimistic about GOP chances to regain majority

By Robert Hadley | Oct 24, 2018

State Rep. Jeff Keicher, the Republican candidate for the 70th House District, admits that one of the biggest challenges in his first 90 days in office was mastering the learning curve of being a new legislator.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 30.7 points lower at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 24, 2018

At Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School, a 30.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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BYRON MIDDLE SCHOOL: All Subjects Curriculum Night

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

.BMS will be hosting an All Subjects Curriculum Night on Thursday, October 25th from 4:30 - 6:00pm.

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BURKHART-EIGHNER FUNERAL HOME: Bonnie K. Eighner, 80

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

She was a life-long member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rankin and a member of the Rankin Lions Club

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BROOKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: First flashlight Friday reading

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

Mrs. Prellwitz's class had their first flashlight Friday reading last week.

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ALGONQUIN LAKES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL: ALES is currently experiencing a telephone outage

By Press release submission | Oct 24, 2018

At this time, ALES is currently experiencing a telephone outage.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.5 points lower at Genoa-Kingston Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

At Genoa-Kingston Middle School, a 39.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 17.0 points lower at Malta Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

At Malta Elementary School, a 17.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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West Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

The truancy rate at West Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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90.2 percent of Kingston teachers stay put; average earns $55,958 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Kingston Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most drugs-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

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

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Indian Creek Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The truancy rate at Indian Creek Elementary School fell to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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90.5 percent of Somonauk teachers stay put; average earns $51,642 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

More than 90.5 percent of teachers stay at Somonauk Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By DeKalb Times reports | Oct 22, 2018

Northern Illinois University ranked No. 27 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of college sports participation

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428, Indian Creek School District 425 and Sandwich Community Unit School District 430 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year in DeKalb Count

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DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC Wine Tasting at Fatty’s Pub and Grille

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

So you like wine and having fun, right?

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AMERICAN RED CROSS: Hurricane Michael: Red Cross Visits Devastated Neighborhoods

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

The Red Cross is working around the clock with our partners to get help to where it’s most needed, and we’re reaching more neighborhoods each day.