October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Henry-Senachwine High School reports 13% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Henry-Senachwine High School rose to 13 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Elmwood, 91 percent of students graduate high school; 82 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

About 100 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 91 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Spoon River Valley Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The truancy rate at Spoon River Valley Elementary School fell to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Peoria SD 150 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The subsidy Peoria School District 150 received through state taxes decreased 8.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

How much revenue has Peoria Heights CUSD 325 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The subsidy Peoria Heights Community Unit School District 325 received through state taxes decreased 33.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

CITY OF MINONK: Notice – Hydrant Flushing

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2018

The City of Minonk Public Works Department will be FLUSHING FIRE HYDRANTS the week of October 29, 2018.

CANTON CITY: Notice of Public Meeting: Revolving Loan Committee

By Press release submission | Oct 29, 2018

Revolving Loan Committee of the City of Canton The Revolving Loan Committee of the City of Canton will meet at 6:30 pm on Monday, October 29, 2018 in the Second Floor Conference Room, upper level of Canton City Hall, 2 N.

School discipline: Which Metro Peoria districts reported the most violence-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 29, 2018

Peoria School District 150, Riverview Community Consolidated School District 2 and South Pekin School District 137 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year in Metro Peoria

92.9 percent of Scott Altman Primary teachers stay put; average earns $50,319 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

More than 92.9 percent of teachers stay at Scott Altman Primary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 48.6 points lower at Banner Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

At Banner Elementary School, a 48.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Limestone Walters Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Limestone Walters Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

100 percent of Sowers teachers stay put; average earns $53,796 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

More than 100 percent of teachers stay at Sowers Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Midland High School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Midland High School fell to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 38.4 points lower at Mossville Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 28, 2018

At Mossville Elementary School, a 38.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.