Kane County Reporter

At Prairie View Grade School, a 9.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

St. Charles home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.7 points higher at Country Trails Elementary

At Country Trails Elementary, a 11.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Nicholas A. Hermes Elementary School reports 12% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Nicholas A. Hermes Elementary School rose to 12 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

81.8 percent of Ferson Creek teachers stay put; average earns $64,803 per year

More than 81.8 percent of teachers stay at Ferson Creek School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Home sales in Geneva, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 10 reported residential sales in Geneva for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Home sales in Batavia, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 13 reported residential sales in Batavia for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Jason M. and Mary Jo Schaum acquire 1305 Greenbriar Court, N. Aurora

On Oct. 12, 2018, Jerry R. and Josephine J. Kerr purchased a four bedroom home at 1305 Greenbriar Court, N. Aurora from Jason M. and Mary Jo Schaum for $250,000.

Todd M Welsch unloads 2013 Robert St., Aurora

On Oct. 12, 2018, Todd M Welsch sold their home at 2013 Robert St., Aurora to Classic Investments LLC for $130,000.

Anthony and Judith Laporte unload 1432 Mansfield Drive, Aurora

On Oct. 12, 2018, Anthony and Judith Laporte sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 1432 Mansfield Drive, Aurora to H Charles and Sandra J. Kuhn (trust) for $370,000.

Illinois colleges’ football programs field 3,544 students

By Kane County Reporter reports | Oct 12, 2018

Aurora University ranked No. 12 for student football participation in the state, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of college sports participation.

Home sales in Carpentersville, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 16 reported residential sales in Carpentersville for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Amy J. Edwards buys 293 Berwick Drive, Aurora

On Oct. 12, 2018, Steven Jay Edwards sold their three bedroom home at 293 Berwick Drive, Aurora to Amy J. Edwards for $216,000.

Nicholas J. Polletta acquires 1213 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville

The one bedroom home at 1213 Silverstone Drive, Carpentersville was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by Full House 200 LLC for $93,000. The buyer was Nicholas J. Polletta.

Debra Oconnell, Edward and Debra Oconnell (trust) acquire 1305 W. Downer Place, Aurora

On Oct. 12, 2018, Jason and Lisa Cervone purchased a home at 1305 W. Downer Place, Aurora from Debra Oconnell, Edward and Debra Oconnell (trust) for $330,000.

Huntley home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

George O. Wyatt (trust) acquires 600 N. College St., Batavia

On Oct. 12, 2018, Spillane & Sons Inc. purchased a two bedroom home at 600 N. College St., Batavia from George O. Wyatt (trust) for $97,000.

Lords Park Elementary School reports 6% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Lords Park Elementary School fell to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

C&C Associates LLC acquires 208 Hansen Blvd., N. Aurora for $4.5M

The property at 208 Hansen Blvd., N. Aurora was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by C&C Associates LLC for $4,500,000. The buyer was Gerald Realty Holdings LLC.

Javier Contreras purchases 1435 Superior St., Aurora