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Tyler Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The truancy rate at Tyler 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.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 19.3 points lower at James R. Wood Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

At James R. Wood Elementary School, a 19.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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CITY OF SYCAMORE: The Sycamore Pumpkin Festival

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Enjoy the Festival activities including the record number of entries in the Pumpkin Decorating Display on the Courthouse Lawn, the parade on Sunday and all the family oriented events over this four day period

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CITY OF SANDWICH POLICE DEPARTMENT: Victor Schissler Arrest

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

City Of Sandwich Police Department issued the following announcement on.On 10/24/2018 at 1:57 pm, Sandwich Officers arrested 22 year old Victor Schissler of College Ave., Ottawa after a traffic stop at Main and Water Streets, Sandwich.

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CITY OF SANDWICH: Hydrant Flushing Friday

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Friday is the last day for hydrant flushing.

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CITY OF GENOA: 2018 Genoa's State of The City Address

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

2018 Monthly Membership Luncheon, State of the City Address Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM CST

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CITY OF DEKALB POLICE DEPARTMENT: Halloween 2018

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

City Of Dekalb Police Department issued the following announcement on Oct. 26.Halloween 2018 This year Halloween is on Wednesday, October 31st. Trick or Treating hours for the City of DeKalb will be from 4:00PM – 8:00PM.

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CITY OF DEKALB: The City is now accepting applications for the FY2019 Human Services Funding

By Press release submission | Oct 25, 2018

Grant funds, totaling $144,500, will be made available to local not-for-profits who provide services to the elderly, the homeless, those at risk of homelessness, victims of domestic violence, individuals with disabilities, at-risk children, or people of low incomes.

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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.