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About 6 percent of Edison Primary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.8 points higher at Bradley Central Middle School

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 11.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

89.1 percent of Watseka Community teachers stay put; average earns $56,288.16 per year

More than 89.1 percent of teachers stay at Watseka Community High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Crescent City Grade School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Crescent City Grade School fell to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

85.1 percent of St. Anne teachers stay put; average earns $51,434.61 per year

More than 85.1 percent of teachers stay at St. Anne Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 18 percent of 2016 Grant Park High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 97 percent of Grant Park High School seniors graduated on time, 18 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60940 in 3rd quarter of 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60940, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Kankakee Times.

David and Tammy Toepper sell 595 Jade Drive, Manteno

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 11, 2019

On Jan. 11, 2019, David and Tammy Toepper sold their home at 595 Jade Drive, Manteno to Patrick D. Webb for $249,900.

Statewide test results: 61 percent of Iroquois West Elementary School / Thawville students failed math

About 39 percent of Iroquois West Elementary School / Thawville students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.2 points lower at Bradley Central Middle School

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 12.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Donovan Senior High School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Donovan Senior High School fell to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Allan L Laskey and Ashley R. Allen acquire 8349 N. 8000 Road, Grant Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 11, 2019

On Jan. 11, 2019, Edward F. and Judith Yott sold their home at 8349 N. 8000 Road, Grant Park to Allan L Laskey and Ashley R. Allen for $253,000.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of Iroquois West failed English language arts

About 34 percent of Iroquois West Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 66 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 8.3 points lower at Bradley Central Middle School

At Bradley Central Middle School, a 8.3-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 23 percent of Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman failed English language arts

About 77 percent of Iroquois West Elementary School/Gilman students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a quarter of students failed.

2505 Municipal Trust and Savings Bank acquire 362 Princeton Ave., Bourbonnais

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 10, 2019

The home at 362 Princeton Ave., Bourbonnais was sold on Jan. 10, 2019 by 2505 Municipal Trust and Savings Bank for $150,000. The buyers were Jeremy W. Stell (trustee) and Jeremy Stell (living trust).

Cissna Park Senior High School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Cissna Park Senior High School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Kankakee Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 5.2 points higher at Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center

At Bourbonnais Upper Grade Center, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Steuben students failed math

About 15 percent of Steuben Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60958 in 3rd quarter of 2018