Will County Gazette

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Sunday, October 20, 2019

News from February 2019

Local Government

THE CITY OF JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT: Pipes Frozen For More Than 24 Hours

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2019

If your pipes are frozen for more than 24 hours please call the City of Joliet Department of Public Utilities 24 hour line at 815-724-4220.

Local Government

THE CITY OF JOLIET FIRE DEPARTMENT: Please Test Your Carbon Monoxide Alarm Neighbors

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2019

With the extreme cold, we are experiencing, your home’s heating system is working overtime and it’s important to test the carbon monoxide alarms in your home.

Local Government

THE CITY OF JOLIET POLICE DEPARTMENT: Cold Weather Safety Tips

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2019

Please check on the elderly, those with medical conditions and those with special needs during periods of extreme cold weather.

Local Government

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Warming Station

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2019

The extremely cold weather is upon us, please check up on your neighbors and seniors.

Local Government

CHANNAHON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Preventing Frozen Pipes

By Press release submission | Feb 1, 2019

Extreme cold can cause pipes to crack and burst. To avoid this expensive and damaging situation, residents are reminded to leave their water trickling, to open cabinets in order to expose water pipes to warm air, and to eliminate sources of cold air.

Real Estate

Shorewood home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

Schools

Statewide test results: white students score 10.4 points higher at Bernard J. Ward Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

At Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, a 10.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Schools

Former state university employee Ayorinde paid in $105K to pension fund, could collect $2.17M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Former state university employee Joan Ayorinde, who retired in January 2019, saved $105,317 toward a pension over 39 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Schools

Statewide test results: 68 percent of Elwood C. C. students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

About 32 percent of Elwood C. C. School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 68 percent of students failed.

Schools

Statewide test results: male students score 9.1 points lower at Bentley Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

At Bentley Elementary School, a 9.1-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Schools

Statewide test results: white students score 16.3 points higher at Bernard J. Ward Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

At Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, a 16.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Schools

Report: Fairmont spent $14,851 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Spending per pupil at Fairmont School District 89 is down 1.2 percent from five years ago, according to a Will County Gazette analysis of district finances.

Schools

Statewide test results: 59 percent of Arbury Hills failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

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

Schools

Statewide test results: 91 percent of A. O. Marshall students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

About 9 percent of A. O. Marshall Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 91 percent of students failed.

Schools

Statewide test results: black students score 5.8 points higher at Bernard J. Ward Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

At Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, a 5.8-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Real Estate

Recent Homer Glen home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

Politics

Bennefield committee reports $700 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Friends for Bennefield, a candidate committee, reported receiving $700 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Schools

Former state university employee Bump paid in $673 to pension fund, could collect $54K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

Former state university employee Gregory Bump, who retired in January 2019, saved $673 toward a pension over 3 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Real Estate

Recent Wilmington home sales, January 13-19, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of January 13-19, 2019.

Schools

Statewide test results: low-income students score 14.5 points lower at Bernard J. Ward Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 1, 2019

At Bernard J. Ward Elementary School, a 14.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.