October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 46.9 points lower at Wredling Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

At Wredling Middle School, a 46.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 40.7 points lower at Sam Rotolo Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

At Sam Rotolo Middle School, a 40.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Ajay and Madhu Arya sell 4603 Windstar Circle, Carpentersville

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The four bedroom home at 4603 Windstar Circle, Carpentersville was sold on Oct. 25, 2018 by Ajay and Madhu Arya for $266,900. The buyer was Steve Olson.

Lisa M Kirk acquires 529 Walnut St., Batavia

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The two bedroom home at 529 Walnut St., Batavia was sold on Oct. 25, 2018 by Kenneth F. Cobb (trust) for $162,500. The buyer was Lisa M Kirk.

Gerardo Sandoval buys 513 Jackson St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Polestar Properties Inc. sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 513 Jackson St., Aurora to Gerardo Sandoval for $133,000.

Elgin home sales, October 14-20, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 33 reported residential sales in Elgin for the week of October 14-20, 2018.

86.5 percent of Corron teachers stay put; average earns $64,803 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

More than 86.5 percent of teachers stay at Corron Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Mabel O. Donnell Elementary School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Mabel O. Donnell Elementary School rose to 11 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Nathan A. MacEjak buys 925 Lindenwood Drive, Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Nathan A. MacEjak purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 925 Lindenwood Drive, Aurora from Brandon Christopher and Elaine R. Hall for $194,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 26.5 points lower at Harter Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

At Harter Middle School, a 26.5-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Harriet Gifford Elementary School reports 16% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Harriet Gifford Elementary School rose to 16 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Raphael Brian and Grace Elizabeth Pyrzanowski purchase 37 Greenbriar Drive, Gilberts

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Lisa A. Bitner and Lisa Vitola sold their home at 37 Greenbriar Drive, Gilberts to Raphael Brian and Grace Elizabeth Pyrzanowski for $279,000.

Recent East Dundee home sales, October 14-20, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of October 14-20, 2018.

Mary Kathleen Eckhaus, William Lucas and James B. Lucas (trust) unload 192 Woodard St., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, Joseph Vega purchased a home at 192 Woodard St., Elgin from Mary Kathleen Eckhaus, William Lucas and James B. Lucas (trust) for $133,000.

Lawrence R. Smith Jr. purchases 272 Alpine Drive, Gilberts

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 25, 2018

On Oct. 25, 2018, TCF National Bank sold their home at 272 Alpine Drive, Gilberts to Lawrence R. Smith Jr. for $215,000.

Davis Primary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 25, 2018

The truancy rate at Davis Primary School rose to 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Kane County Reporter analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Roskam speaks at opioid forum with U.S. Surgeon General Jerome Adams

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam (R-Illinois), a co-sponsor of opioid legislation, spoke at two events on Monday with Surgeon General Jerome Adams, both aimed at addressing the opioid crisis.