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News from February 2019

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Report: Bradley spent $10,312 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Spending per pupil at Bradley Elementary School District 61 is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

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Analysis: Cissna Park administrators rank 296th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Administrators in Cissna Park Community Unit School District 6 earn an average of $105,803 per year, ranking 296th out of 864 districts in the state.

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93.5 percent of Crescent City teachers stay put; average earns $49,490.69 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

More than 93.5 percent of teachers stay at Crescent City Grade School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Report: St. Anne spent $15,648 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Spending per pupil at St. Anne Community High School District 302 is up 10 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 23.4 points lower at Milford Grade School West Campus

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

At Milford Grade School West Campus, a 23.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Rhonda and Samuel Winston acquires 1989 W. Bourbonnais St., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 5, 2019

On Feb. 5, 2019, Tomas Vega Ortiz purchased a home at 1989 W. Bourbonnais St., Kankakee from Rhonda and Samuel Winston for $146,000.

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Report: St. Anne spent $10,416 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Spending per pupil at St. Anne Community Consolidated School District 256 is up 9.5 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Brandon L. Collins buys 594 S. Foley Ave., Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 5, 2019

On Feb. 5, 2019, Gay D. and Ira L. Collins sold their home at 594 S. Foley Ave., Kankakee to Brandon L. Collins for $100,000.

Tyler Boerschig buys 13 Elmwood Drive, Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 5, 2019

On Feb. 5, 2019, Tyler Boerschig purchased a home at 13 Elmwood Drive, Kankakee from Gerald Lafond for $134,500.

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Bottom Kankakee County school districts ranked by math test scores

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Grade school districts in Bradley, Kankakee and St Anne ranked among Kankakee County's lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Bottom Kankakee County school districts ranked by reading test scores

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Grade school districts in Kankakee, Momence and Bradley ranked among Kankakee County's lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

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BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Balls, Beanbags and Parachutes

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

This action packed class is filled with sports balls, beanbags and parachutes to work on their gross and fine motor skills.

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BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Illuminate your night at our Glow Party

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

Illuminate your night at our Glow Party hosted at Willowhaven Park Nature Center!

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Statewide test results: male students score 9.2 points lower at Manteno Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

At Manteno Middle School, a 9.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Report: Bradley Bourbonnais spent $10,211 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Spending per pupil at Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School District 307 is up 9.9 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

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81.6 percent of Donovan Community Unit School District 3 teachers stay put; average earns $43,702.24 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

More than 81.6 percent of teachers stay at Donovan Community Unit School District 3 year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Essex home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

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Statewide test results: white students score 10.7 points higher at Manteno Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

At Manteno Middle School, a 10.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Ray R Simpson unloads 517 W. Second St., Momence

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 4, 2019

On Feb. 4, 2019, Ray R Simpson sold their home at 517 W. Second St., Momence to Michael Simpson for $157,000.

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Allen committee reports $200 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Friends of Nick Allen, a candidate committee, reported receiving $200 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.