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News from February 2019

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Illinois General Assembly: HR62 Referred to Rules Committee

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

The following action was taken on Feb. 5 in the House on House bill HR62 ("house rules 101st ga"): "Referred to Rules Committee."

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Report: Grant Park spent $9,710 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Spending per pupil at Grant Park Community Unit School District 6 is up 3.6 percent from five years ago, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of district finances.

Kevin L. and Dawn M. Reardanz sell 7518 N. 1500 Road, Manteno

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

On Feb. 6, 2019, Kevin L. and Dawn M. Reardanz sold their home at 7518 N. 1500 Road, Manteno to Homestar Bank & Financial Services 1413 for $20,000.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 20.3 points lower at Momence Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Momence Junior High School, a 20.3-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Analysis: Crescent-Iroquois administrators rank 313rd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Administrators in Crescent-Iroquois Community Unit School District 249 earn an average of $105,000 per year, ranking 313rd out of 864 districts in the state.

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Report: St. George spent $8,316 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Spending per pupil at St. George Community Consolidated School District 258 is up 8.1 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 6, 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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Q3 real estate sales report: Kankakee

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Median prices rose in Kankakee over last year, and are up 37 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Matt S Nanos acquires 158 S. La Salle Ave., Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 6, 2019

The home at 158 S. La Salle Ave., Bradley was sold on Feb. 6, 2019 by Maple Investments LC for $220,000. The buyer was Matt S Nanos.

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Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School scores 17.6% ELA proficiency, 12.6% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

Of the 189 students attending Lorenzo R. Smith Elementary School in 2018, 17.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 12.6 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

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Statewide test results: male students score 14.9 points lower at Momence Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 6, 2019

At Momence Junior High School, a 14.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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CITY OF KANKAKEE: The City of Kankakee Receives Notification of OSLAD Grant Award

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2019

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) announced grant awards this week for the State’s FY 2019 Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD).

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COUNTY OF IROQUOIS: Press Release: Voter Registration Deadline

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2019

County Clerk Lisa Fancher wants to remind everyone there is less than a month to register to vote before the April 2, 2019 Consolidated Election.

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KANKAKEE VALLEY THEATRE ASSOCIATION: Introducing our next character in KVTA’s Little Women The Broadway Musical: Meet Aunt March!

By Press release submission | Feb 6, 2019

Aunt March was Mr. March's aunt and a rich widow.

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KANKAKEE VALLEY THEATRE ASSOCIATION: Introducing the last character of KVTA’s Little Women The Broadway Musical: Meet Mrs. Kirk!

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

Introducing the last character of KVTA’s Little Women The Broadway Musical: Meet Mrs. Kirk!

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KANKAKEE COUNTY SHERIFF: The Kankakee County Highway Department has temporarily closed River Road (south of Kankakee)

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

The Kankakee County Highway Department has temporarily closed River Road (south of Kankakee) due to rising river levels resulting from an ice jam.

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BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Celebrate Earth Day early at the Willowhaven Park and Nature Center

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

Celebrate Earth Day early at the Willowhaven Park and Nature Center for this special open house.

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BOURBONNAIS TOWNSHIP PARK DISTRICT: Valentines Party at Nature Center

By Press release submission | Feb 5, 2019

Calling all you sweethearts!

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Dugan committee reports nearly $389K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Friends of Lisa Dugan, a candidate committee, reported receiving $388,756.17 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Statewide test results: male students score 0.4 points lower at Milford Grade School West Campus

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

At Milford Grade School West Campus, a 0.4-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.