December, 2018 Stories | Kankakee Times

Shawn and Chandra Seabaugh acquire 1287 Hartley Ave., Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Candace Frye (successor trustee), 100 Kennedy (trust) and Kennedy Trust 100 sold their home at 1287 Hartley Ave., Bourbonnais to Shawn and Chandra Seabaugh for $186,000.

John L. Nash Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at John L. Nash Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: male students score 2.1 points lower at Cissna Park Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Cissna Park Elementary School, a 2.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 23.8 points lower at Cissna Park Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Cissna Park Junior High School, a 23.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Amanda Lamb and Amanda Parks (now known as) unload 560 Beckman Drive, Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Julie Barthel purchased a home at 560 Beckman Drive, Bradley from Amanda Lamb and Amanda Parks (now known as) for $113,400.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of John L. Nash students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 24 percent of John L. Nash Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 76 percent of students failed.

Report: 53 percent of 2016 Cissna Park Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

In a year when 88 percent of Cissna Park Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 53 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Grant Park Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Grant Park Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 58 percent of Manteno failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 42 percent of Manteno Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 58 percent of students failed.

Leonard and Vicki Burgener buy 820 Gramercy Tenn., Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Leonard and Vicki Burgener purchased a home at 820 Gramercy Tenn., Bourbonnais from Vicki L. Scott (co-trustee) and Betty J. Newton (trust) for $133,000.

Justin W. Hoffner sells 8 Chelsea Court, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Richard S. and Joan M. Howaniec purchased a home at 8 Chelsea Court, Bourbonnais from Justin W. Hoffner for $262,000.

Alvin Murrell sells 1815 Laurel St., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 1815 Laurel St., Kankakee was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Alvin Murrell for $58,000. The buyer was Martha Bresnahan.

Miles W Maricle and Chynna M Stump purchase 2673 E. Riverview Drive, Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Lucas and Ashley Chappell sold their home at 2673 E. Riverview Drive, Kankakee to Miles W Maricle and Chynna M Stump for $131,000.

KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: Midwest Farm Bureaus meet with Region 5 EPA

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2018

Kankakee County Farm Bureau issued the following announcement on Dec. 27.More than 15 farmer leaders from six Midwestern Farm Bureaus, including Illinois, met last week with U.S.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Mayor Secures Technical Assistance for Residents Seeking Work in the Gig Economy

By Press release submission | Dec 30, 2018

The City of Kankakee, IL has been chosen as one of three cities nationally, to benefit from the partnership of the National League of Cities (NLC) and Samaschool, a non-profit focused on preparing low-income populations to succeed as independent workers through digital skills training and a connection to internet based jobs that pay a living wage.