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IPI: FBI's secret Madigan recordings in affidavit reveal nothing new about speaker's operations

By Karen Kidd | 5 years ago

Illinois's powerful House Speaker Michael Madigan (D-Chicago), earlier today revealed to be a target in the same FBI investigation that led to an extortion indictment against a Chicago alderman, is not accused of anything new, a think tank reported.

St. Anne Community High School District 302 eligible for ISBE’s property tax relief grant

By LGIS News Service | Jan 29, 2019

St. Anne Community High School District 302 in Kankakee County is eligible to receive Property Tax Relief Grants, the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) announced today.

From Prairie State Wire

EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 5 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

Larry Power Road Development LLC sells 1956 Willow Brook Drive, Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Larry Power Road Development LLC sold their property at 1956 Willow Brook Drive, Bradley to Draco Construction Co. for $35,000.

Odette L Koch and Rachel Ann Shelby acquires 451 Gipp Drive, Manteno

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Odette L Koch and Rachel Ann Shelby sold their home at 451 Gipp Drive, Manteno to Denise Pavlik for $230,000.

89.1 percent of Nettie Davis teachers stay put; average earns $56,288.16 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

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

Randy L. and Cristal Collins acquire 955 N. Vaughn Drive, Kankakee

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Adam L. Hayden and Cari J Geistwhite purchased a home at 955 N. Vaughn Drive, Kankakee from Randy L. and Cristal Collins for $207,500.

Robert J. and Cynthia Crowley unload 209 N. Main St., Grant Park

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The property at 209 N. Main St., Grant Park was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Robert J. and Cynthia Crowley for $80,000. The buyers were Frank and Kimberly R. Niemiec.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 16.6 points lower at John Kennedy Middle Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At John Kennedy Middle Grade School, a 16.6-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 1.9 points lower at John Kennedy Middle Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

At John Kennedy Middle Grade School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 5 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

84.6 percent of Grant Park teachers stay put; average earns $42,322.69 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 84.6 percent of teachers stay at Grant Park High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Kevin M Schneider acquires 10339 N. 12000 Road, Grant Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Kevin M Schneider purchased a home at 10339 N. 12000 Road, Grant Park from Jeffrey S Ruiter for $250,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 13.5 points higher at Je-Neir Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Je-Neir Elementary School, a 13.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: black students score 10 points higher at Je-Neir Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

At Je-Neir Elementary School, a 10-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Nina M. Zalewski acquires 807 Huntington Court, Bradley

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Nina M. Zalewski purchased a home at 807 Huntington Court, Bradley from PNC Bank National Association (successor) and National City Bank for $96,000.

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: Mock Trial competition

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2019

Eight mock trial teams from northern Illinois high schools will compete from 8:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 16 at Kankakee Community College.

KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE: KCC seeks accreditation of South Extension Center

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2019

Reviewers from the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools conducted a site visit at KCC’s Harold and Jean Miner South Extension Center in Watseka on Dec. 13.

KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: IFB NLRS efforts represented in state task force aquifer recommendations

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2019

A state task force highlighted technology and education among its top recommendations to maintain water quantity and quality in a central Illinois aquifer.

KANKAKEE COUNTY FARM BUREAU: Details on FSA office openings

By Press release submission | Jan 27, 2019

IFB's Adam Nielsen gives the latest on USDA's announcement, including what it means for farmers.