Kankakee Times

The truancy rate at Manteno Middle School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

75.8 percent of Kankakee Junior teachers stay put; average earns $54,579.07 per year

More than 75.8 percent of teachers stay at Kankakee Junior High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Bradley Central failed English language arts

About 26 percent of Bradley Central Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Judith Piwoni sells 341 Kristina Drive, Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 19, 2018

The home at 341 Kristina Drive, Bourbonnais was sold on Dec. 19, 2018 by Judith Piwoni for $151,500. The buyers were Charles and Rebecca Peyton.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60950 in 2nd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60950, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Russell C. and Sandra C. Benson unload 178 Esther Circle, Bourbonnais

The home at 178 Esther Circle, Bourbonnais was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by Russell C. and Sandra C. Benson for $184,000. The buyer was Kevin M Long.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60918 in 2nd quarter of 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60918, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

Statewide test results: 67 percent of Donovan Junior students failed math

About 33 percent of Donovan Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 67 percent of students failed.

Manteno High School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Manteno High 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.

George W. Bingley (trustee), George W. Bingley (declaration of trust) and Arlene M. Bingley (declaration of trust) unload 440 S. Dearborn Ave., Kankakee

The home at 440 S. Dearborn Ave., Kankakee was sold on Dec. 18, 2018 by George W. Bingley (trustee), George W. Bingley (declaration of trust) and Arlene M. Bingley (declaration of trust) for $475,000. The buyer was Janusz B Properties LLC.

Brian Ebersole sells 147 S. Douglas Ave., Bradley

On Dec. 18, 2018, Brian Ebersole sold their home at 147 S. Douglas Ave., Bradley to Ashley Ramos for $117,500.

James F. and Diane M. Walsh acquires 819 Gloucester Court, Bourbonnais

On Dec. 18, 2018, James F. and Diane M. Walsh sold their home at 819 Gloucester Court, Bourbonnais to Robert E. Ganzer for $145,000.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center failed English language arts

About 35 percent of Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

Ryan N. Swartz acquires 4738 W. Doris Drive, Limestone

On Dec. 18, 2018, Ryan N. Swartz purchased a home at 4738 W. Doris Drive, Limestone from Darci and Steve Lemner for $139,000.

82.4 percent of Manteno teachers stay put; average earns $45,913.48 per year