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News from September 2018

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How much revenue has Valley View CUSD 365U received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

The revenue Valley View Community Unit School District 365U received through local taxes increased 12.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of public schools data.

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Statewide test results: white students score 13.6 points higher at Indian Trail Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

At Indian Trail Middle School, a 13.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Cornelius committee reports nearly $11K in contributions during second quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

Friends of Vincent F Cornelius, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,830 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Recent Frankfort home sales, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

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Recent Park Forest home sales, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

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85.6 percent of Freedom teachers stay put; average earns $57,651 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

More than 85.6 percent of teachers stay at Freedom Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 20.7 points higher at Independence Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

At Independence Elementary School, a 20.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Recent Homer Glen home sales, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

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Home sales in Frankfort Square, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were three reported residential sales in Frankfort Square for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 19.0 points higher at River View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

At River View Elementary School, a 19.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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Report: 45 percent of 2015 Wilmington High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Wilmington High School seniors graduated on time, 45 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Home sales in University Park, September 16-22, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 29, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 16-22, 2018.

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Patty Smith accuses opponent of 'half-truths' on progressive tax increase

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 28, 2018

Republican candidate Patty Smith doesn't believe Rep. Stephanie Kifowit (D-Oswego) when she claims she doesn't have a say in revamping the state Constitution.

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Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 28, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 26 to October 3.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Fall Leaf Collection

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Fall leaves are scheduled for pick up by Waste Management from October 1 to November 30.

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CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Great Central U.S. ShakeOut

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency is encouraging all Illinoisans to participate in the Great Central U.S. ShakeOut on October 18, 2018, at 10:18 a.m.

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BOLINGBROOK AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Oct. 3 Job Fair

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Get your manpower needs met

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WILMINGTON POLICE DEPARTMENT: Haunts Against Hunger Food Drive

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

Help the Wilmington Police Department in a Haunt Against Hunger Food Drive for the Kuzma Cottage Food Pantry.

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CITY OF JOLIET: Seeking PR Firm Assistance with Alternative Water Source Study

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

The City of Joliet is accepting qualifications to provide public relations consulting services for Phases I and II of the City’s alternative water source study.

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CITY OF LOCKPORT: Downtown Construction Update: Closing 10th Street

By Press release submission | Sep 28, 2018

On Thursday, September 27, the contractor for the Downtown State Street Construction project is closing 10th Street at the intersection of State Street for watermain installation.