Will County Gazette

In a year when 98 percent of Lincoln-Way Central High School seniors graduated on time, 42 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: white students score 21.9 points higher at Timber Ridge Middle School

At Timber Ridge Middle School, a 21.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 9.7 points lower at Three Rivers School

At Three Rivers School, a 9.7-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Parker committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during third quarter

Friends to Elect Annette Parker, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,250 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60564 in 2nd quarter of 2018

Two offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 60564, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Will County Gazette.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Troy Township Precinct 9

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Troy Township Precinct 9 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

88.1 percent of Isaac Singleton teachers stay put; average earns $56,012.83 per year

More than 88.1 percent of teachers stay at Isaac Singleton Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Ludwig failed English language arts

About 51 percent of Ludwig Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly a half of students failed.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Troy Township Precinct 7

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Troy Township Precinct 7 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of L. J. Stevens Intermediate students failed math

About 44 percent of L. J. Stevens Intermediate School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Monee Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Monee Elementary 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.

Statewide test results: 35 percent of Luther J. Schilling failed English language arts

About 65 percent of Luther J. Schilling School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 35 percent of students failed.

Governor race: Democrat Pritzker wins voter tally in Troy Township Precinct 12

JB Pritzker led Republican Bruce Rauner in votes cast in Troy Township Precinct 12 for the gubernatorial race, according to the latest vote count.

Kevin P Curley purchases 1219 Richmond St., Joliet

The home at 1219 Richmond St., Joliet was sold on Jan. 2, 2019 by Daniel and Francis and Anne M. Theobald for $120,000. The buyer was Kevin P Curley.

Faraz Siddiqui purchases 2643 Barrington Drive, Aurora

On Jan. 2, 2019, Faraz Siddiqui purchased a home at 2643 Barrington Drive, Aurora from Robert and Heidi Bruecher for $325,000.

Statewide test results: 57 percent of Liberty Junior students failed math

About 43 percent of Liberty Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 57 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 21.8 points lower at Troy Craughwell School

At Troy Craughwell School, a 21.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Judith A. Bell unloads 5 Callery Court, Bolingbrook

On Jan. 2, 2019, Scott Schmale purchased a home at 5 Callery Court, Bolingbrook from Judith A. Bell for $260,000.

Jim Patricki unloads 14100 S. High Road, Lockport

On Jan. 2, 2019, Joseph Kundrick and Lindsay Vito-Kundrick purchased a home at 14100 S. High Road, Lockport from Jim Patricki for $350,000.

State House race: Republican Batinick wins voter tally in Troy Township Precinct 20