December, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: 41 percent of 2016 Canton High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

In a year when 86 percent of Canton High School seniors graduated on time, 41 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Hain committee reports nearly $15K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Hain for Kane Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $15,312.75 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61606 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61606, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Holiday Garbage-Recycling Collection Schedule

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Because there was no garbage or recycling collection on Christmas

CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Graduated From the Illinois Fire Science Institute

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Contratulations to East Peoria firefighters Joshua Carter and Daniel Veatch who graduated from the Illinois Fire Science Institute at the University of Illinois in Champaign on Oct. 26.

CITY OF CHILLICOTHE: Safety Tips on Holiday

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Santa is bringing everyone awesome presents soon.

CITY OF CHILLICOTHE: We Hit 4k Thanks To All Of You!

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

As promised, we have chosen at random, one lucky winner to receive a free meal at Di’s Downtown *excluding steaks, prime rib, and all you can eat buffets.

City of Canton Council met December 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

City of Canton Council met Tuesday, Dec. 18.

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met December 18

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Tuesday, Dec. 18.

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met November 13

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

City of Canton Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Thursday, Nov. 13.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61542 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 61542, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

Franklin Primary School reports 37% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Franklin Primary School rose to 37 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Stark County Junior High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Stark County Junior High School fell to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Robein Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Robein Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Spoon River Valley Senior, 87 percent of students graduate high school; 64 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

About 91 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 87 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Beverly Manor Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Beverly Manor Elementary School rose to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Lowpoint-Washburn Junior Senior High School fell to 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Germantown Hills Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Germantown Hills Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

79.4 percent of Harrison Community Learning Cntr teachers stay put; average earns $53,029.76 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

More than 79.4 percent of teachers stay at Harrison Community Learning Cntr year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.