October, 2018 Stories | Kankakee Times

88.6 percent of Glenn Raymond teachers stay put; average earns $52,850 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

More than 88.6 percent of teachers stay at Glenn Raymond Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 18.4 points lower at Lincoln Cultural Center - Montessori Elementary

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At Lincoln Cultural Center - Montessori Elementary, a 18.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Glenn Raymond Middle School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Glenn Raymond Middle School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

St Anne CHSD 302 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed St. Anne Community High School District 302 on its financial "recognition" list.

Iroquois West High School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Iroquois West High School stayed flat at 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: Madigan backs Dugan with $172,654

By LGIS News Service | Oct 19, 2018

Bradley state House candidate Lisa Dugan received another $172,654 from Illinois House Speaker and Democrat Party Chief Michael Madigan (D-Chicago) between Sept. 29 and Oct. 17, state filings show.

Statewide test results: black students score 1.4 points lower at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

At Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center, a 1.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Martinez Eliseo Rodriguez acquires 1445 E. Hickory St., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Cooper Keith||Cooper Lisa sold their home at 1445 E. Hickory St., Kankakee to Martinez Eliseo Rodriguez for $55,500.

Williams Michael acquires 750 Almar Parkway, Bourbonnais

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Richardson Clyde B||Richardson Diane M sold their property at 750 Almar Parkway, Bourbonnais to Williams Michael for $60,000.

Smith Diane L||Smith Robert L acquires 34 Norman, Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Visser Edwin Richard||Chronosky Melanie Lynn purchased a home at 34 Norman, Kankakee from Smith Diane L||Smith Robert L for $150,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 17.7 points lower at Bradley Central Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 17.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Daniel Brandon buys 944 S. Myrtle Ave., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The home at 944 S. Myrtle Ave., Kankakee was sold on Oct. 19, 2018 by Welch Bradley||Welch Stephanie for $82,500. The buyer was Daniel Brandon.

Grant Park Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Grant Park Elementary School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

St Anne CCSD 256 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 on its financial "recognition" list.

81.3 percent of Grant Park teachers stay put; average earns $40,553 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

More than 81.3 percent of teachers stay at Grant Park Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Homestar Bank & Financial Services 1661||1661 Homestar Bank & Financial Services acquires 298 S. Schuyler Ave., Bradley

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Homestar Bank & Financial Services 1661||1661 Homestar Bank & Financial Services purchased a property at 298 S. Schuyler Ave., Bradley from Lacost Michael W for $90,000.

Analysis: Kankakee Community College women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 16th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 19, 2018

Head coaches of Kankakee Community College women’s teams earn an average of $64,466 annually – the 16th highest average salary in the state – according to a Kankakee Times analysis of federal education data.