Kankakee Times

At Lincoln Cultural Center - Montessori Elementary, a 27.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Cissna Park Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Cissna Park Elementary School rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 24.0 points lower at Bradley West Elementary School

At Bradley West Elementary School, a 24.0-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

How much revenue has Herscher CUSD 2 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Herscher Community Unit School District 2 received through state taxes decreased 42.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

94.3 percent of Milford High School Campus teachers stay put; average earns $51,197 per year

More than 94.3 percent of teachers stay at Milford High School Campus year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

64.6 percent of Lorenzo R. Smith teachers stay put; average earns $56,210 per year

More than 64.6 percent of teachers stay at Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Pembroke CCSD 259 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Pembroke Community Consolidated School District 259 received through state taxes decreased 36.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 23.3 points lower at Bradley Central Middle School

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 23.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Nettie Davis Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Nettie Davis Elementary School rose to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 33.4 points lower at Limestone Middle School

At Limestone Middle School, a 33.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Schuyler Ave. Streetscape Concepts Open House

Schuyler Ave. Streetscape Concepts Open House

CITY OF KANKAKEE: Join Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong for her monthly Facebook Live update!

Join Mayor Chasity Wells-Armstrong for her monthly Facebook Live update!

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Riverside to transition Resolve Center to Iroquois Mental Health Center

Riverside Healthcare and the Iroquois Mental Health Center (IMHC) have announced Riverside will be turning over ownership of its Resolve Center in Manteno to IMHC, a Watseka-based provider of mental health and substance abuse services with facilities in Iroquois, Kankakee, Vermillion and Will counties.

RIVERSIDE HEALTHCARE: Riverside Medical Group Welcomes Elaine Papineau, CNS to the Wound Center

Riverside Healthcare is pleased to welcome certified Wound Care Clinical Nurse Specialist, Elaine Papineau to the Riverside Wound Center.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 20.7 points lower at King Middle Grade School

At King Middle Grade School, a 20.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

78.1 percent of Steuben teachers stay put; average earns $53,633 per year

More than 78.1 percent of teachers stay at Steuben Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Donovan Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Donovan Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 26.5 points lower at Liberty Intermediate School