DeKalb Times

Home sales in Kirkland, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

82.5 percent of Huntley teachers stay put; average earns $58,697 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

More than 82.5 percent of teachers stay at Huntley Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

The revenue Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429 received through local taxes increased 7.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.0 points lower at Indian Creek Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 27, 2018

At Indian Creek Middle School, a 15.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Keicher celebrates family roots in DeKalb and Kane counties

By Robert Hadley | Sep 26, 2018

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently took to social media to honor his heritage and support from a family business.

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.9 points lower at Somonauk Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Somonauk Middle School, a 11.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

How much revenue has Hiawatha CUSD 426 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426 received through local taxes decreased 4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of public schools data.

84.9 percent of Sycamore teachers stay put; average earns $64,772 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 84.9 percent of teachers stay at Sycamore Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 14.3 points lower at Kingston Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Kingston Elementary School, a 14.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Which Illinois colleges receive the most federal student aid?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

Northern Illinois University reported receiving the most federal financial aid during the 2015-16 academic year among Illinois schools, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Statewide test results: low income students score 22.3 points lower at Tyler Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Tyler Elementary School, a 22.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

93.9 percent of Sycamore teachers stay put; average earns $64,772 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 93.9 percent of teachers stay at Sycamore High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 23.3 points lower at Genoa Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Genoa Elementary School, a 23.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 6.9 points lower at Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Lynn G. Haskin Elementary School, a 6.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 34 percent of 2015 Geneva Community High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Geneva Community High School seniors graduated on time, 34 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

88.8 percent of Dekalb teachers stay put; average earns $58,697 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

More than 88.8 percent of teachers stay at Dekalb High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

City of Sandwich Committee-of-the-Whole met September 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 23, 2018

City of Sandwich Committee-of-the-Whole met 7 p.m. Monday, September 17.