Peoria Standard

The truancy rate at Pekin Community High School stayed flat at 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

87.4 percent of Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21 teachers stay put; average earns $47,560.27 per year

More than 87.4 percent of teachers stay at Lowpoint Washburn Community Unit School District 21 year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

92.9 percent of Metamora teachers stay put; average earns $68,637.50 per year

More than 92.9 percent of teachers stay at Metamora High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Congerville failed English language arts

About 40 percent of Congerville Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

At Delavan, 94 percent of students graduate high school; 71 percent go to college

About 97 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 94 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Homer Glen home prices rise in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Homer Glen rose by $60,500 while total sales increased by 50%.

City of Lacon City Council met December 10

City of Lacon City Council met Monday, Dec. 10.

City of East Peoria Board of Fire and Police Commission met December 10

City of East Peoria Board of Fire and Police Commission met Monday, Dec. 10.

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met December 11

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 11.

City of Pekin City Council met December 10

City of Pekin City Council met Monday, Dec. 10.

Statewide test results: 55 percent of Centennial students failed math

About 45 percent of Centennial School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 55 percent of students failed.

Hanna City home prices rise in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Hanna City rose by $42,600 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Chillicothe home prices fall in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Chillicothe fell by $9,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Statewide test results: 46 percent of Chillicothe Elementary Center failed English language arts

About 54 percent of Chillicothe Elementary Center students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 46 percent of students failed.

North Pekin home prices fall in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in North Pekin fell by $18,000 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Statewide test results: 90 percent of Central students failed math

About 10 percent of Central Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 90 percent of students failed.

St. David home prices fall in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in St. David fell by $6,000 while total sales increased by 50%.

Tremont home prices rise in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Tremont rose by $6,000 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Pekin (Tazewell County) home prices fall in November 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2018 in Pekin in Tazewell County fell by $3,600 while total sales decreased by 6.7%.

86.2 percent of Dunlap teachers stay put; average earns $53,173.45 per year