Will County Gazette

On Dec. 27, 2018, Jack and Donna J. Huff purchased a home at 657 W. Briarcliff Road, Bolingbrook from Christine Crawley for $225,000.

John J. Lukancic Middle School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at John J. Lukancic Middle School fell to 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

John R. Tibbott Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at John R. Tibbott Elementary School fell to 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Plainfield Township Precinct 23

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Plainfield Township Precinct 23 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

86.2 percent of Independence teachers stay put; average earns $63,055.67 per year

More than 86.2 percent of teachers stay at Independence Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 89 percent of Fairmont students failed math

About 11 percent of Fairmont School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 89 percent of students failed.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Plainfield Township Precinct 25

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Plainfield Township Precinct 25 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Warren L. Ryan Jr. sells 550 Jasper St., Joliet

On Dec. 27, 2018, Edward and Maria D. Delgado purchased a home at 550 Jasper St., Joliet from Warren L. Ryan Jr. for $72,000.

Christopher J. and Kelly V. Pienkos unload 1628 Sisson St., Lockport

On Dec. 27, 2018, Christopher J. and Kelly V. Pienkos sold their home at 1628 Sisson St., Lockport to Charles Joseph Bartelheim for $183,000.

Gregory G Mukosey acquires 24204 W. Leski Lane, Plainfield

The home at 24204 W. Leski Lane, Plainfield was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Anthony E Cardone for $187,900. The buyer was Gregory G Mukosey.

Luke K. Kim and Sun Ah Lee purchase 230 Jonathan Way, Bolingbrook

The home at 230 Jonathan Way, Bolingbrook was sold on Dec. 27, 2018 by Jennifer M Thomas-KEE for $307,000. The buyers were Luke K. Kim and Sun Ah Lee.

Chance M. and Mariana X. Elmore and Belinda K Baum buy 942 Biltmore Court, Romeoville

On Dec. 27, 2018, Chance M. and Mariana X. Elmore and Belinda K Baum purchased a home at 942 Biltmore Court, Romeoville from Roberta M Martinez for $161,000.

Dg Homes LLC acquires 115 E. 17th St., Lockport

On Dec. 27, 2018, Gene T Stotts sold their home at 115 E. 17th St., Lockport to Dg Homes LLC for $90,000.

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Batinick taking 'wait-and-see' approach to pension crisis

By Glenn Minnis | Dec 26, 2018

State Rep. Mark Batinick (R-Plainfield) worries that Illinois’s long-troubled past will also become its immediate future without a complete government overhaul.

Troy Cronin Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Troy Cronin Elementary School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gabrielle and Michael Carey acquires 1122 Country Ridge Lane, Bolingbrook

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 26, 2018

On Dec. 26, 2018, Sonia Dayal-Boyce purchased a home at 1122 Country Ridge Lane, Bolingbrook from Gabrielle and Michael Carey for $245,000.

Oak Prairie Junior High School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Oak Prairie Junior High School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Theresa M. Cislo (trustee) and T. Cislo Charles (trust) acquires 7764 W. North Ave., Frankfort Square

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 26, 2018

On Dec. 26, 2018, Denise L Starcovic purchased a home at 7764 W. North Ave., Frankfort Square from Theresa M. Cislo (trustee) and T. Cislo Charles (trust) for $185,925.

Statewide test results: 66 percent of Wilmington students failed math

About 34 percent of Wilmington Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 66 percent of students failed.

88.2 percent of River View teachers stay put; average earns $60,503.68 per year