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News from December 2018

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90.2 percent of Morton Jr teachers stay put; average earns $54,125.66 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

More than 90.2 percent of teachers stay at Morton Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 41 percent of Lettie Brown failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

About 59 percent of Lettie Brown Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 41 percent of students failed.

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At Roanoke-Benson, 90 percent of students graduate high school; 81 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

About 93 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 19.4 points lower at Thomas Jefferson Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 19.4-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 2.7 points higher at Thomas Jefferson Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 2.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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Elmwood Junior High School reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Elmwood Junior High School rose to 9 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Henry-Senachwine Grade School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Henry-Senachwine Grade School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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89.6 percent of Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High teachers stay put; average earns $44,838.98 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

More than 89.6 percent of teachers stay at Dee-Mack Primary/Jr High year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Goodfield Elementary School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Goodfield Elementary School rose to 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Germantown Hills Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Germantown Hills Middle 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.

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3 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61571 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

Three offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 61571, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Peoria Standard.

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Broadmoor Junior High School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Broadmoor Junior 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.

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Statewide test results: white students score 24.6 points higher at Thomas Jefferson Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 24.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: male students score 3.9 points lower at Thomas Jefferson Primary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

At Thomas Jefferson Primary School, a 3.9-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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V. I. T. Senior High School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2018

The truancy rate at V. I. T. Senior High School rose to 5 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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CITY OF EAST PEORIA: Graduated From The Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy in Glenview

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Congratulations to East Peoria firefighters Nicholas Berlett (left) and Mikel Ernst (right) who graduated from the Northeastern Illinois Public Safety Training Academy in Glenview on Dec. 15.

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CITY OF ELMWOOD: Opening Date and Reservations

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

We know you all are excited to dine with us and are already planning your first visit.

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Ribbon Cutting & Blood Drive for Central Illinois Community Blood Center

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Join us for a ribbon cutting & blood drive for Central Illinois Community Blood Center on January 3rd!

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: EPCC's 39th Annual Dinner Is A Month Way

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

The EPCC's 39th Annual Dinner is just over a month away, and sponsorships are still available!

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EAST PEORIA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Selling Commemorative FOLEPI Shirts To Benefit The East Peoria Historical Society

By Press release submission | Dec 28, 2018

Don't forget - A Cheep Tee at 416 Riverside Drive in East Peoria IL is selling commemorative FOLEPI (Festival of Lights East Peoria IL) shirts to benefit the East Peoria Historical Society.