February, 2019 Stories | Kane County Reporter

Home sales in St. Charles, February 17-23, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sales were reported for the week of February 17-23, 2019.

2018 home sales: Hidden Hill price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Statewide test results: black students score 9.6 points lower at McCleery Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

At McCleery Elementary School, a 9.6-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

Path of the River Land Group LP acquires 470 Ryerson Ave., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The home at 470 Ryerson Ave., Elgin was sold on Feb. 28, 2019 by Path of the River Land Group LP for $198,000. The buyer was Daniel J. Schmidt.

Top 3 Longview Estates home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

A home buyer who paid $825,000 to purchase a home in Tradition of St. Charles on Oct. 16 paid the top home sale price for Longview Estates in 2018.

Illinois General Assembly: HR11 actions on Feb. 27

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 27 in the House on House bill HR11 ("dystonia awareness month"): "Resolution Adopted" and "Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Michael Halpin".

Batavia reports 461 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

A home buyer who paid $1,800,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 11 paid the top home sale price for Batavia in the second six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for July through December.

Statewide test results: white students score 14.4 points higher at McCleery Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

At McCleery Elementary School, a 14.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

2018 home sales: West Highland Acres price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Classic Investments LLC acquires 1140 Gates St., Aurora

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Classic Investments LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1140 Gates St., Aurora to Juan Ivan Rivera for $43,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 4.8 points higher at McCleery Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

At McCleery Elementary School, a 4.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Illinois General Assembly: HR12 actions on Feb. 27

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

The following actions were taken on Feb. 27 in the House on House bill HR12 ("victims of communism day"): "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Thomas Morrison", "Added Chief Co-Sponsor Rep. Stephanie A. Kifowit" and "Resolution Adopted".

Sheila MB Griffin (trust) acquires 903 Oak Crest Lane, St. Charles

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Sheila MB Griffin (trust) purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 903 Oak Crest Lane, St. Charles from David and Jean Mulder for $444,000.

James Gauger sells 259 Ann St., Elgin

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 28, 2019

On Feb. 28, 2019, Christine Marie Kubiak purchased a home at 259 Ann St., Elgin from James Gauger for $182,000.

Sleepy Hollow home sales, February 17-23, 2019

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of February 17-23, 2019.

2018 home sales: Campton Hills price history

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Top 3 Farmington home sales for 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

A home buyer who paid $470,000 to purchase a home in Farmington of St. Charles on May 11 paid the top home sale price for Farmington in 2018.

Liberty Elementary School scores 35.2% ELA proficiency, 40.8% on math in 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Of the 779 students attending Liberty Elementary School in 2018, 35.2 percent scored proficient in English Language Arts and 40.8 percent were proficient in math, according to a report recently released by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).

Q3 real estate sales report: North Aurora

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2019

Median prices rose in North Aurora over last year, and are down 3 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to third quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com