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About 17 percent of King Middle Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 83 percent of students failed.

St. Anne Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at St. Anne Elementary School rose to 6 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jarrod S Lunsford sells 811 Robert Drive, Bourbonnais

The home at 811 Robert Drive, Bourbonnais was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Jarrod S Lunsford for $186,500. The buyers were Timothy and Sharon McGuire.

Andrew Wakefield acquires 1204 E. North St., Bradley

On Dec. 28, 2018, Andrew Wakefield purchased a home at 1204 E. North St., Bradley from Timothy D. and Jackie L. Wakefield for $172,000.

Cole A. and Ashley Jarvis acquire 2864 River Road, Kankakee

On Dec. 28, 2018, Cole A. and Ashley Jarvis sold their home at 2864 River Road, Kankakee to Dustin and Christina R. Jones for $139,900.

Thomas K. and Marian L. Adame acquire 1322 Heather Road, Bradley

On Dec. 28, 2018, Henry Joe Cato (trustee), Tammy Lynn Cato (trustee), Tammy Lynn Cato (trust) and Henry Joe Cato (trust) sold their home at 1322 Heather Road, Bradley to Thomas K. and Marian L. Adame for $255,000.

Edward Vandrunen and Ted Petersen acquire 226 W. Fifth St., Momence

On Dec. 28, 2018, First Church of the Nazarene of Momence Illinois sold their home at 226 W. Fifth St., Momence to Edward Vandrunen and Ted Petersen for $175,000.

Luke P. and Michelle M. Landsmann buy 2804 River Road, Kankakee

The home at 2804 River Road, Kankakee was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Lattie L. and Jones Vie E. Anglin, Zoe M. Groff and Vie E. Anglin (formerly known as) for $115,000. The buyers were Luke P. and Michelle M. Landsmann.

Madden HVAC of Bradley LLC purchases 368 S. Schuyler Ave., Bradley

On Dec. 28, 2018, Madden HVAC of Bradley LLC purchased a property at 368 S. Schuyler Ave., Bradley from Keith A. Lewis for $93,000.

87.4 percent of Limestone teachers stay put; average earns $45,022.89 per year

More than 87.4 percent of teachers stay at Limestone Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 Board met November 19

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

Iroquois County Community Unit School District 9 Board met Friday, Nov. 9.

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met October 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 Board met Monday, Oct. 15.

Jdw Custom Homes Inc. sells 1957 Flagstone Ave., Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Jdw Custom Homes Inc. sold their property at 1957 Flagstone Ave., Bourbonnais to Thomas S. and Roberta E. Leone for $315,000.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of Kankakee Junior students failed math

About 10 percent of Kankakee Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 90 percent of students failed.

Eric and Laurie Borreson acquire 820 Stonewall Drive, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Eric and Laurie Borreson sold their home at 820 Stonewall Drive, Bourbonnais to Nicole A. and Nicholas C. Pizante for $158,000.

Artemio Camargo Gaytan and Sarah Camargo acquire 771 Heritage Drive, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The home at 771 Heritage Drive, Bourbonnais was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Lisa and Thomas E. Martin for $175,000. The buyers were Artemio Camargo Gaytan and Sarah Camargo.

Shabbona Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Shabbona Elementary School stayed flat at 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

90.6 percent of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center teachers stay put; average earns $48,344.88 per year

More than 90.6 percent of teachers stay at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chebanse Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate