Will County Gazette

87 percent of Kelvin Grove Jr teachers stay put; average earns $55,041.13 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

More than 87 percent of teachers stay at Kelvin Grove Jr High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60421 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60421, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Statewide test results: 54 percent of Robert C. Hill students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 46 percent of Robert C. Hill Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of Indian Trail failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 43 percent of Indian Trail Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: white students score 2.7 points higher at Fairmont School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Fairmont School, a 2.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Statewide test results: 47 percent of Indian Trail failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 53 percent of Indian Trail Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 0.5 points lower at Fairmont School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Fairmont School, a 0.5-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

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

Statewide test results: 42 percent of Robert Clow students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 58 percent of Robert Clow Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 42 percent of students failed.

DeMeritt resigns as GOP chair

By Glenn Minnis | Jan 25, 2019

Citing her husband’s falling health, Will County Republican chair Marianne DeMeritt has tendered her resignation.

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.

Market Watch: Thomas Shanahan loses over $127,000 on sale of New Lenox home

By SYHN News Service | Jan 25, 2019

Illinois' highest-in-the-nation property taxes are eroding home equity and depressing home values across the state. This report is part of a SYHN News Service series on recent home sales that demonstrate the consequences.

Statewide test results: black students score 8.4 points lower at Wood View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

At Wood View Elementary School, a 8.4-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 20.1 points higher at Woodland Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

At Woodland Elementary School, a 20.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Maria C. Brenis buys 1113, Apt. 1, Joliet

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, Karen L. and George F. McQuary sold their property at 1113, Apt. 1, Joliet to Maria C. Brenis for $135,000.

Michel G. and Ann Wilson unload 1909 Cora St., Crest Hill

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, Mark J. Giannerini purchased a home at 1909 Cora St., Crest Hill from Michel G. and Ann Wilson for $145,000.

Samuel F. Madia unloads 117 N. Water St., Wilmington

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

The property at 117 N. Water St., Wilmington was sold on Jan. 25, 2019 by Samuel F. Madia for $130,000. The buyer was Robert Hayward.

Elliot Carter buys 806 Bailey Drive, Wellington Heights

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 25, 2019

On Jan. 25, 2019, R Y Property Management Corp. sold their home at 806 Bailey Drive, Wellington Heights to Elliot Carter for $217,000.

Statewide test results: male students score 2.5 points higher at Woodland Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

At Woodland Elementary School, a 2.5-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 5.8 points higher at Wood View Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2019

At Wood View Elementary School, a 5.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.