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About 98 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 97 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Hinckley Big Rock CUSD 429 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 9.2 points higher at Littlejohn Elementary School

At Littlejohn Elementary School, a 9.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

81.5 percent of Hiawatha Elem School Prek-8 teachers stay put; average earns $42,991 per year

More than 81.5 percent of teachers stay at Hiawatha Elem School Prek-8 year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Geneva Community High School reports 0.4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Geneva Community High School rose to 0.4 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 10.9 points higher at Clinton Rosette Middle School

At Clinton Rosette Middle School, a 10.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Hiawatha CUSD 426 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426 on its financial "recognition" list.

94.7 percent of Genoa-Kingston teachers stay put; average earns $55,958 per year

More than 94.7 percent of teachers stay at Genoa-Kingston Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 34.7 points higher at North Grove Elementary School

At North Grove Elementary School, a 34.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

At St. Charles East, 95 percent of students graduate high school; 87 percent go to college

About 95 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 95 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: Wages keeping pace with median home prices in DeKalb County

By DeKalb Times reports | Oct 5, 2018

Rising home prices are outpacing wage growth in DeKalb County and six other Illinois counties, according to an analysis of 432 counties nationwide by ATTOM Data Solutions in the second quarter.

Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of October 2 to October 9.

Automotive Retailers endorse Keicher in 70th District House race

By Robert Hadley | Oct 4, 2018

Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore) recently took to social media to discuss the importance of manufacturing for Illinois and welcome an endorsement from the Committee of Automotive Retailers (CAR) of Illinois, noting the auto industry’s role in boosting the state’s economy.

Statewide test results: white students score 19.8 points higher at Founders Elementary School

At Founders Elementary School, a 19.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

84.5 percent of Littlejohn teachers stay put; average earns $58,697 per year

More than 84.5 percent of teachers stay at Littlejohn Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Genoa Kingston CUSD 424 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Genoa Kingston Community Unit School District 424 on its financial "recognition" list.

At Somonauk, 90 percent of students graduate high school; 67 percent go to college

About 96 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Home sales in Kingston, September 23-29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 23-29, 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 18.6 points higher at Cortland Elementary School

At Cortland Elementary School, a 18.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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