DeKalb Times

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Cortland fell by $30,387 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

Recent DeKalb home sales, January 27-February 2, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of January 27-February 2, 2019.

Sandwich (DeKalb County) home prices fall in January 2019

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2019 in Sandwich in DeKalb County fell by $112,000 while total sales increased by 83.3%.

Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School scores 52.7% ELA proficiency, 58.6% on math in 2018

Of the 300 students attending Hinckley-Big Rock Elementary School in 2018, 52.7 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 58.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Illinois General Assembly: HR62 Referred to Rules Committee

The following action was taken on Feb. 5 in the House on House bill HR62 ("house rules 101st ga"): "Referred to Rules Committee."

Kingston reports 7 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $143,000 to purchase a home on Sept. 6 paid the top home sale price for Kingston in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5 scores 18.3% ELA proficiency, 13% on math in 2018

Of the 344 students attending Hiawatha Elementary School Prek-5 in 2018, 18.3 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 13 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Morris committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during fourth quarter

Citizens for Carolyn Morris, a candidate committee, reported receiving $6,333.55 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Analysis: Hiawatha administrators rank 401st in state for average pay

Administrators in Hiawatha Community Unit School District 426 earn an average of $100,487 per year, ranking 401st out of 864 districts in the state.

Q3 real estate sales report: Cortland

Median prices declined in Cortland over last year, and are down 67.3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

89.3 percent of Indian Creek teachers stay put; average earns $53,738.26 per year

More than 89.3 percent of teachers stay at Indian Creek Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Analysis: Hinckley-Big Rock administrators rank 352nd in state for average pay

Administrators in Hinckley-Big Rock Community Unit School District 429 earn an average of $102,801 per year, ranking 352nd out of 864 districts in the state.

City of Dekalb Planning and Zoning Commission will meet February 6

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 5, 2019

City of Dekalb Planning and Zoning Commission will meet at 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 6.

City of Dekalb Human Relations Commission will meet February 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 5, 2019

City of Dekalb Human Relations Commission will meet at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 5.

City of Dekalb Airport Advisory Board will meet February 5

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Feb 5, 2019

City of Dekalb Airport Advisory Board will meet at 7 p.m. Tuesday, February 5.

Keicher committee reports nearly $111K in contributions during fourth quarter

Friends of Jeff Keicher, a candidate committee, reported receiving $110,635.25 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Bottom DeKalb County school districts ranked by math test scores

Grade school districts in Kirkland, Dekalb and Aurora ranked among DeKalb County's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bottom DeKalb County school districts ranked by reading test scores