October, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Scott and Kim Anderson unload 1631 Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The home at 1631 Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by Scott and Kim Anderson for $110,000. The buyer was Anja Hertel.

McHenry East High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The truancy rate at McHenry East High School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Richmond-Burton, 94 percent of students graduate high school; 78 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

About 96 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 94 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center reports 6% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The truancy rate at Verda Dierzen Early Learning Center rose to 6 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a McHenry Times analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Johnsburg CUSD 12 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The revenue Johnsburg Community Unit School District 12 received through local taxes increased 11.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a McHenry Times analysis of public schools data.

Lizet and Guadalupe Sanchez acquire 1405 Draper Road, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

On Oct. 12, 2018, Dennis and Kerry and Timothy Kessell sold their home at 1405 Draper Road, McHenry to Lizet and Guadalupe Sanchez for $154,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 8.0 points higher at Richmond Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

At Richmond Grade School, a 8.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Sandra L. Puffpaff (trust) sells 10887 Harry Drive, Huntley

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

On Oct. 12, 2018, Emil Charles and Cathy Marie Ciolli and Ciolli Family (revocable living trust) purchased a home at 10887 Harry Drive, Huntley from Sandra L. Puffpaff (trust) for $206,000.

Holiday Hills home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of September 30-October 6, 2018.

Kenneth R. and Mary L. Koonce acquire 2914 S. Country Club Road, Bull Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The home at 2914 S. Country Club Road, Bull Valley was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by Hendrik Jurie and Andrea Kalish Reynders for $302,000. The buyers were Kenneth R. and Mary L. Koonce.

Marengo CHSD 154 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Marengo Community High School District 154 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 8.6 points higher at Briargate Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

At Briargate Elementary School, a 8.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Darius J. and Jeanette L. Pfeifer purchase 3430 W. Elm St., McHenry

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The property at 3430 W. Elm St., McHenry was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by McHenry Savings Bank for $225,000. The buyers were Darius J. and Jeanette L. Pfeifer.

Marengo home sales, September 30-October 6, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

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

93.2 percent of Husmann teachers stay put; average earns $58,144 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

More than 93.2 percent of teachers stay at Husmann Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

86.1 percent of Mary Endres teachers stay put; average earns $59,845 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 12, 2018

More than 86.1 percent of teachers stay at Mary Endres Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

William C. and Brittany A. McGuigan purchase 2900 Arbor Drive, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

On Oct. 12, 2018, Joyce M. Dennison sold their home at 2900 Arbor Drive, McHenry to William C. and Brittany A. McGuigan for $243,500.

Robert and Kathleen Eckola and Kathleen Haeg unload 5909 Dublin Court, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 12, 2018

The home at 5909 Dublin Court, McHenry was sold on Oct. 12, 2018 by Robert and Kathleen Eckola and Kathleen Haeg for $150,000. The buyers were Daniel and Patricia Wenberg.

CARY-GROVE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course Celebrates Grand Opening

By Press release submission | Oct 12, 2018

Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course Celebrates Grand Opening Cary, Illinois – Cary Park District is pleased to announce the grand opening of Walnut Hollow Disc Golf Course on Saturday, October 20 from 10:00-10:45 am at Hoffman Park.