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At Littlejohn Elementary School, a 6.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Somonauk High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 19.9 points lower at Malta Elementary School

At Malta Elementary School, a 19.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

City Of Dekalb Planning and Zoning Commission will meet October 17

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 15, 2018

City Of Dekalb Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, October 17.

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

Dekalb Community Unit School District 428 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year in DeKalb County, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By DeKalb Times reports | Oct 15, 2018

Northern Illinois University was among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.

ROTARY CLUB OF SYCAMORE: Pancake Breakfast Returns for 2018

Rotary Club of Sycamore issued the following announcement on.The Rotary Club of Sycamore, IL is hosting its annual pancake breakfast again this year during Pumpkin Festival Weekend.

Statewide test results: black students score 5.7 points lower at Cortland Elementary School

At Cortland Elementary School, a 5.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Statewide test results: black students score 11.0 points lower at Clinton Rosette Middle School

At Clinton Rosette Middle School, a 11.0-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Malta Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Malta Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Kingston home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Kingston rose by $83,185.15 while total sales increased by 100%.

86.4 percent of Herman E Dummer teachers stay put; average earns $59,222 per year

More than 86.4 percent of teachers stay at Herman E Dummer year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

DeKalb home prices rise in the third quarter of 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in DeKalb rose by $23,900 while total sales decreased by 27.3%.

ROTARY CLUB OF SYCAMORE: Guest Speaker: Linda Klein Means

Linda Klein Means was born and raised in DeKalb County.

DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Voluntary Action Center Launches Volunteer Recruitment Campaign

For most people receiving Meals on Wheels services, through the Voluntary Action Center, each delivery is more than a nutritious meals, it is a well-being check and a much needed human connection to our communities.

DEKALB CHAMBER OF COMMERCE INC: Actor Richard Jenkins coming to the Egyptian Theatre

DeKalb, IL – The Egyptian Theatre in Downtown DeKalb is very excited to welcome DeKalb native Richard Jenkins to the Egyptian on Tuesday, October 30 to cap off their Richard Jenkins Film Series.

Sycamore home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018