DeKalb Times

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Statewide test results: male students score 6.3 points lower at Sycamore Middle School

At Sycamore Middle School, a 6.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 21.1 points lower at Sycamore Middle School

At Sycamore Middle School, a 21.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

West Elementary School scores 44.2% ELA proficiency, 32.8% on math in 2018

Of the 282 students attending West Elementary School in 2018, 44.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 32.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Verbic uses his strong community roots to guide DeKalb's future

By Carrie Bradon | Feb 27, 2019

Mike Verbic, DeKalb's Sixth Ward Alderman, has always felt a strong sense of loyalty toward his community, which is what drove him to seek out a position as a public servant.

2018 home sales: Kirkland price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Somonauk Middle School scores 55.7% ELA proficiency, 51% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 27, 2019

Of the 252 students attending Somonauk Middle School in 2018, 55.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 51 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

ILLINOIS' 70TH STATE HOUSE DISTRICT: Keicher files bill to help address Illinois’ teacher shortage

By Press release submission | Feb 27, 2019

State Representative Jeff Keicher, R-Sycamore, has filed new legislation to help address Illinois’ need to recruit more teachers. House Bill 3364 aims to help mitigate Illinois’ teacher shortage by providing financial assistance, by way of the Monetary Award Program (MAP) grant, to a person who is in enrolled in an educator preparation program approved by the state.

2018 home sales: Waterman price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Statewide test results: white students score 35.6 points higher at South Prairie Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

At South Prairie Elementary School, a 35.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

James R. Wood Elementary School scores 45.1% ELA proficiency, 52.9% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2019

Of the 285 students attending James R. Wood Elementary School in 2018, 45.1 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 52.9 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: male students score 1.6 points lower at South Prairie Elementary School

At South Prairie Elementary School, a 1.6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Herman E. Dummer scores 36% ELA proficiency, 37.5% on math in 2018

Of the 259 students attending Herman E. Dummer in 2018, 36 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 37.5 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Statewide test results: low-income students score 18.9 points lower at South Prairie Elementary School

At South Prairie Elementary School, a 18.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

2018 home sales: Sandwich price history

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Illinois' top 100 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

Grade school districts in Somonauk ranked among Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

City of Sycamore City Council met February 4

City of Sycamore City Council met Monday, Feb. 4.

The City of Dekalb Committee of the Whole met January 28

The City of Dekalb Committee of the Whole met Monday, Jan. 28.

City of DeKalb City Council met January 28

City of DeKalb City Council met Monday, Jan. 28.

City of Dekalb Committee of the Whole met January 14