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News from 2018

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Je-Neir Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Je-Neir Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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88.7 percent of St. Anne teachers stay put; average earns $53,554 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 88.7 percent of teachers stay at St. Anne Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most gun-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

Bradley Elementary School District 61 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year

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state representative 106th district candidate Josh Harms returns $2,894.73 contribution from Josh Harms

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The campaign committee of state representative 106th district candidate Josh Harms, Josh Harms for Illinois, returned a $2,894.73 contribution from Josh Harms on Oct. 15

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Manteno CUSD 5 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Manteno Community Unit School District 5 on its financial "recognition" list.

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Noel Levasseur Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

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

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Statewide test results: white students score 8.8 points higher at Glenn Raymond Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Glenn Raymond Middle School, a 8.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 11.3 points higher at Iroquois West Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Iroquois West Middle School, a 11.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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74 percent of Momence teachers stay put; average earns $46,466 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

More than 74 percent of teachers stay at Momence High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Shabbona Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

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

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7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By Kankakee Times reports | Oct 15, 2018

Olivet Nazarene University was among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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School discipline: Which Kankakee County districts reported the most gun-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

Bradley Elementary School District 61 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year in Kankakee County, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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LIMESTONE TOWNSHIP LIBRARY: Fundraiser: Adult Pallet Painting Night

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

The FRIENDS of the Library are hosting a pallet painting sign fundraiser!

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Student forums - Meet V.P. candidates

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

KCC students are encouraged to attend forums to meet candidates for vice president for student development & services.

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KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Hispanic Heritage Month performance

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

The community is invited to a free Latin dance music event in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage month.

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Coachlight Square/Neighbors In Riverview will be hosting a Listening Session with Kankakee United.

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: 2nd Congressional Hiring Event

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Congresswoman Robin Kelly will host her 6th Annual Hiring Event for residents of the 2nd Congressional District on Friday, October 19, from 9 a.m.

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Statewide test results: white students score 3.2 points higher at St. Anne Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

At St. Anne Elementary School, a 3.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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79.3 percent of Watseka Community teachers stay put; average earns $52,850 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

More than 79.3 percent of teachers stay at Watseka Community High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 2.3 points higher at John L. Nash Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 14, 2018

At John L. Nash Middle School, a 2.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.