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EDITORIAL: Pritzker’s climate order is all pain, no gain

By James Taylor | 6 years ago

Gov. J.B. Pritzker signed a January 23 executive order committing Illinois to the expensive energy sources and failed carbon-dioxide reduction goals of the United Nations and the Paris Climate Agreement.

James E. and Kimberlee A. Breckler sell 1104 Heavens Gate, Lake in the Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Joshua Nocchi purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1104 Heavens Gate, Lake in the Hills from James E. and Kimberlee A. Breckler for $260,000.

Victor H. and Renee J. Gonzalez acquire 1507 Pheasant Run Road, Harvard

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, David J. and Katherine J. Brady sold their home at 1507 Pheasant Run Road, Harvard to Victor H. and Renee J. Gonzalez for $190,000.

Statewide test results: 62 percent of Algonquin failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 38 percent of Algonquin Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 62 percent of students failed.

Thomas W. and Patty Stevens buy 1604 Meadow Lane, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Thomas W. and Patty Stevens purchased a home at 1604 Meadow Lane, McHenry from Rosalee K Hoskins and Hoskins Trust of New Liberty for $143,000.

89.4 percent of Dean Street teachers stay put; average earns $61,169.25 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

More than 89.4 percent of teachers stay at Dean Street Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Dariusz Stusowski acquires 3480 Red Barn Drive, Wonder Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Dariusz Stusowski sold their home at 3480 Red Barn Drive, Wonder Lake to Susan M. Maness for $250,000.

Sh Freund & Son LLC sells 3401 W. Pearl St., McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Frank S. and Colin F. McClatchey purchased a home at 3401 W. Pearl St., McHenry from Sh Freund & Son LLC for $170,000.

Christopher J. Pishotta sells 9513 Rainsford Drive, Huntley

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Katrina N Matich and Michael J. Matich Jr. purchased a home at 9513 Rainsford Drive, Huntley from Christopher J. Pishotta for $181,000.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of Alden Hebron students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2019

About 22 percent of Alden Hebron Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 78 percent of students failed.

Michael M. and Caroline M. Gnuechtel buy 631 Clover Drive, Algonquin

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The four bedroom, 2.1 bathroom home at 631 Clover Drive, Algonquin was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Christine A. and Brian Bachman for $393,000. The buyers were Michael M. and Caroline M. Gnuechtel.

William and Karen A. Riesbeck acquires 4305 W. Shamrock Lane 1B, McHenry

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, David J. Good purchased a one bedroom home at 4305 W. Shamrock Lane 1B, McHenry from William and Karen A. Riesbeck for $72,500.

Kevin Conro sells 667 Coventry Lane, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 667 Coventry Lane, Crystal Lake was sold on Jan. 29, 2019 by Kevin Conro for $173,000. The buyers were Margarita Chavez and Francisco Ramirez.

CRYSTAL LAKE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 47: Bernotas 8th Grader Wins Regional American History Essay Contest

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

Four Bernotas 8th graders were recently recognized as top finishers in the American History Essay Contest sponsored by the Kishwaukee Trail chapter of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).

Kevin and Natasha Russo and Natasha Corda acquires 501 Coventry Lane 4, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 29, 2019

On Jan. 29, 2019, Kevin and Natasha Russo and Natasha Corda sold their home at 501 Coventry Lane 4, Crystal Lake to Jonathan Soto for $71,000.

COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 155: D155 Board of Education Approves Two New Vice Principals

By Press release submission | Jan 29, 2019

The Board of Education approved Lori Ratliff as vice principal at Crystal Lake South High School and Kevin Koeppen as vice principal at Prairie Ridge High School on Thursday, January 24.

From Chicago City Wire

Are taxes and bans the future of plastic shopping bags in Illinois?

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The state legislature adjourned before taking action on Senate Bill 1597, which would require Illinois consumers to pay a 5 cent fee for every single-use paper or plastic bag, but similar proposals are being considered at the county and local levels.

89.5 percent of Marengo Community teachers stay put; average earns $53,027.66 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 28, 2019

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Marengo Community Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bikkwai Yung purchases 6 Biltmore Court, Lake in the Hills

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Bikkwai Yung purchased a home at 6 Biltmore Court, Lake in the Hills from Leonard R. Kofkin for $287,000.

Slawomir Golebiewski purchases 1649 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Jan 28, 2019

On Jan. 28, 2019, Slawomir Golebiewski purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1649 Stockton Lane, Crystal Lake from Mark and Christine C. Schmitt for $230,000.