February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Helmuth committee reports nearly $1K in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Committee to Elect Helmuth Treasurer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $950 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Analysis: Sullivan administrators rank 729th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 12, 2019

Administrators in Sullivan Community Unit School District 300 earn an average of $82,948 per year, ranking 729th out of 864 districts in the state.

83.5 percent of Bement teachers stay put; average earns $37,983.71 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

More than 83.5 percent of teachers stay at Bement High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michael C. Call purchases 254 N. Durfee St., Warrensburg

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 11, 2019

On Feb. 11, 2019, Ryan L. and Kassie Herold sold their home at 254 N. Durfee St., Warrensburg to Michael C. Call for $93,000.

Analysis: Clinton administrators rank 615th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Administrators in Clinton Community Unit School District 15 earn an average of $89,602 per year, ranking 615th out of 864 districts in the state.

Justin David Harrelson buys 40 E. Carroll Drive, Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 11, 2019

On Feb. 11, 2019, Justin David Harrelson purchased a home at 40 E. Carroll Drive, Decatur from Tucker Property Management LLC for $76,000.

Dashan Waddy and Angela Taylor acquire 1121 E. Division St., Decatur

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 11, 2019

The home at 1121 E. Division St., Decatur was sold on Feb. 11, 2019 by Dashan Waddy and Angela Taylor for $6,000. The buyers were Bobby Young and Olivia Dye.

Okaw Valley Elementary School scores 27.6% ELA proficiency, 22.4% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Of the 191 students attending Okaw Valley Elementary School in 2018, 27.6 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 22.4 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Waggoner committee reports $500 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Diane Waggoner for Moultrie County Treasurer, a candidate committee, reported receiving $500 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Thomas E. and Michele Waters sell 245 S. Twin Lakes Road, Harristown

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 11, 2019

On Feb. 11, 2019, Devin Wayne Auten purchased a home at 245 S. Twin Lakes Road, Harristown from Thomas E. and Michele Waters for $86,500.

Greater Decatur's top 5 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Grade school districts in Mt Zion, Maroa and Warrensburg ranked among Greater Decatur's highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Greater Decatur's top 5 grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 11, 2019

Grade school districts in Maroa, Niantic and Warrensburg ranked among Greater Decatur's highest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Clinton Junior High School scores 28.4% ELA proficiency, 18.1% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 10, 2019

Of the 392 students attending Clinton Junior High School in 2018, 28.4 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 18.1 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).