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News from September 2018

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Report: 10 percent of 2015 Astoria High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

In a year when 90 percent of Astoria High School seniors graduated on time, 10 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 students suspended 24 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 reported 24 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Reneau committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

Friends of Rob Reneau, a candidate committee, reported receiving $1,000 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 30.4 points lower at Brimfield Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

At Brimfield Grade School, a 30.4-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 students suspended 181 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

Dunlap Community Unit School District 323 reported 181 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Marquette Heights reports 30 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $174,667 to purchase a home on April 16 paid the top home sale price for Marquette Heights in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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How has spending changed at East Peoria CHSD 309?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

East Peoria Community High School District 309 increased per-student spending 16 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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How has spending changed at Brimfield CUSD 309?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 17, 2018

Brimfield Community Unit School District 309 increased per-student spending 9.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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City of Henry City Council met July 16.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Sep 16, 2018

City of Henry City Council met Monday, July 16.

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How has spending changed at Bradford CUSD 1?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

Bradford Community Unified School District 1 decreased per-student spending 6.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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Braun committee reports $200 in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

Friends of Jeff Braun, a candidate committee, reported receiving $200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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How has spending changed at Bartonville SD 66?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

Bartonville School District 66 decreased per-student spending 1.1 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Peoria Standard analysis of public schools data.

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Deer Creek MacKinaw Community Unit School District 701 students suspended 5 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

Deer Creek MacKinaw Community Unit School District 701 reported five suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Report: 22 percent of 2015 Brimfield High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Brimfield High School seniors graduated on time, 22 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Washington reports 191 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

A home buyer who paid $650,000 to purchase a home on May 3 paid the top home sale price for Washington in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 3.1 points lower at Quest Charter School Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

At Quest Charter School Academy, a 3.1-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Report: 30 percent of 2015 Richwoods High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

In a year when 88 percent of Richwoods High School seniors graduated on time, 30 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Washington School District 52 students suspended 32 times in a single school year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 16, 2018

Washington School District 52 reported 32 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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PEKIN AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Illinois Central College Hosts Friday Campus Visit Days This Fall

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2018

Illinois Central College will host Campus Visit Days from 9:30 am to noon on Fridays this fall to give potential students information on various program options and the chance to see the College up close and personal.

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CALVIN COOLIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL: Take Survey

By Press release submission | Sep 15, 2018

Attention Parents/Guardians!! Please take a moment to complete our Survey!