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Analysis: Woodstock North HS tops rankings with highest rate of students who fail annual tests, still graduate

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 12, 2017

Despite dismal student performance on annual exams covering math and reading, McHenry County high school graduation rates remain high, according to a McHenry Times analysis of 2016 data from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Crystal Lake chamber accepting applications for Blue State Banner program

By S. Laney Griffo | Dec 12, 2017

The Crystal Lake Chamber of Commerce is accepting applications for the second round of the Blue Star Banner Program, a joint project by the city and the chamber to honor Crystal Lake residents and government employees who have served in the military or are actively deployed.

Donald J. Jirousek purchases 7615 Pheasant Road, Wonder Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Donald J. Jirousek purchased a home at 7615 Pheasant Road, Wonder Lake from Steven and Noreen Hoffmann and Noreen Hoffman for $175,000.

Michael S. and Shannon Malone sell 14 Rock River Court, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Robert C. and Monica Turner purchased a four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 14 Rock River Court, Algonquin from Michael S. and Shannon Malone for $440,000.

Patrick Moan and Lynda R Gleeson sell 321 Redwing Drive, Woodstock

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

The home at 321 Redwing Drive, Woodstock was sold on Dec. 12, 2017 by Patrick Moan and Lynda R Gleeson for $196,000. The buyers were Edgar Cruz Flores and Julie Castaneda.

Kiran and Greeta K. Patel unload 1013 Whitehall Way, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Prashanth Kovelamudi purchased a home at 1013 Whitehall Way, Crystal Lake from Kiran and Greeta K. Patel for $165,000.

Eric Richard and Julie Elizabeth Sloth buy 341 Fairway View Drive, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

The home at 341 Fairway View Drive, Algonquin was sold on Dec. 12, 2017 by Frank E. -Moeller Joint Tenancy Moeller (trustee) (trust) and Moeller Joint Tenancy (trust) for $265,000. The buyers were Eric Richard and Julie Elizabeth Sloth.

Patrick C. Kalamatas acquire 3 Raxburg Court, Lake in the Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Michael and Jennifer Arch purchased a home at 3 Raxburg Court, Lake in the Hills from Patrick C. Kalamatas for $240,000.

Gregory D Norton and Elizabeth M. Simon purchase 5404 W Lake Shore Drive, Oakwood Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Gregory D Norton and Elizabeth M. Simon purchased a three bedroom home at 5404 W Lake Shore Drive, Oakwood Hills from Andrew P. Jacobs for $202,000.

Analysis: 52 percent of Cary Junior students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 48 percent of Cary Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 71 percent of Cotton Creek students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 29 percent of Cotton Creek School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 71 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 64 percent of Cotton Creek failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 12, 2017

About 36 percent of Cotton Creek School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 64 percent of students failed.

Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (by attorney) unloads 1004 Wintu Court, Woodstock

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. (by attorney) sold their home at 1004 Wintu Court, Woodstock to Patrick E. and Lynda Moan for $246,000.

Timothy J. and Nancy J. Barrett unload 1491 Richmond Lane, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

The four bedroom home at 1491 Richmond Lane, Algonquin was sold on Dec. 12, 2017 by Timothy J. and Nancy J. Barrett for $267,500. The buyers were Mohammed Fazil and Lamees Alalawneh.

John H. -Lampe Joint Tenancy Lampe (trustee) (trust), John H. Jack and Becky S. (by trust) unload 743 Surrey Lane, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Anthony J. and Sharon E. Sundt purchased a home at 743 Surrey Lane, Algonquin from John H. -Lampe Joint Tenancy Lampe (trustee) (trust), John H. Jack and Becky S. (by trust) for $261,500.

Frank R. Sandra and Barbara E. Lueth Sandra buy 7609 Andrea Lane, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Frank R. Sandra and Barbara E. Lueth Sandra purchased a three bedroom home at 7609 Andrea Lane, Crystal Lake from Edward F. Dean for $187,000.

Joseph A. Crisp acquires 1880 Peach Tree Lane, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, Joseph A. Crisp purchased a four bedroom home at 1880 Peach Tree Lane, Algonquin from Tetyana Betts for $270,500.

David and Sara Odowd acquire 1028 Fairway Drive, Fox Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, George M. and Doreen P. Niederhofer sold their property at 1028 Fairway Drive, Fox Lake to David and Sara Odowd for $159,000.

Jill E O'Dell acquire 3700 Wintergreen Terrace, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 12, 2017

On Dec. 12, 2017, David N.-Bemis Bemis (revocable trust) (trustee), David N. and Amp; Holly E., Holly E.-Bemis Bemis (revocable trust) (trustee) and Holly E. (by trust) purchased a home at 3700 Wintergreen Terrace, Algonquin from Jill E O'Dell for $380,00