DeKalb Times

South Prairie Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2018

The truancy rate at South Prairie 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.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 16.1 points lower at Clinton Rosette Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 18, 2018

At Clinton Rosette Middle School, a 16.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

BELVIDERE CENTRAL MIDDLE SCHOOL: Congrats to Mr. McLarty

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2018

who was chosen as channel 13 WREX's Teacher of the Week!!!

AMERICAN RED CROSS: Yesterday, we met Hope and her 3-week-old daughter Scarlett

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2018

Panama City, who shared she was feeling weak from breastfeeding with only canned goods to eat.

3 ROSES REALTY: Home Inspections update

By Press release submission | Oct 18, 2018

If you are trying to buy a home and using a home inspector.BRAVO!!!

Keicher slams Illinois' anti-business environment for loss of two manufacturers

By Robert Hadley | Oct 17, 2018

State Rep. Jeff Keicher (R-Sycamore), who is seeking re-election, recently highlighted the positive impact business deregulation has on economic growth. He also noted the harsh realities of Illinois businesses leaving for greener pastures in other states.

Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The truancy rate at Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 34.2 points lower at Sycamore Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

At Sycamore Middle School, a 34.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

83.6 percent of West teachers stay put; average earns $64,772 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

More than 83.6 percent of teachers stay at West Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Planned Parenthood spends $600K to oust taxpayer-funded abortion opponents from state legislature

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary School fell to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a DeKalb Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 17.3 points lower at Tyler Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At Tyler Elementary School, a 17.3-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 92.7 percent of teachers stay at Indian Creek Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

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

DeKalb County Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission met October 15.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb County Citizens’ Community Enhancement Commission met Monday, Oct. 15.

DeKalb County Highway Department will meet October 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb County Highway Department will meet at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 16.

DeKalb County DSATS Policy Committee met October 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb County DSATS Policy Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 10.

City of DeKalb Finance Advisory Committee met October 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb Finance Advisory Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 10.

City of DeKalb Board of Trustees of the Firefighters Pension Fund met October 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb Board of Trustees of the Firefighters Pension Fund met Thursday, Oct. 11.

City of DeKalb Policy Committee met September 12.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2018

DeKalb Policy Committee met Wednesday, Sept. 12.