February, 2019 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Report: Meredosia-Chambersburg spent $15,012 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Spending per pupil at Meredosia-Chambersburg Community Unit School District 11 is up 16.6 percent from five years ago, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

84.2 percent of West Prairie North Elementary teachers stay put; average earns $42,662.85 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

More than 84.2 percent of teachers stay at West Prairie North Elementary year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Donna Harness sells 1645 Harrison, Warsaw

By West Central Reporter | Feb 5, 2019

On Feb. 5, 2019, Michael Paar purchased a home at 1645 Harrison, Warsaw from Donna Harness for $28,000.

Bottom West Central Illinois school districts ranked by math test scores

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Grade school districts in Pleasant Hill, Beardstown and Meredosia ranked among West Central Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bottom West Central Illinois school districts ranked by reading test scores

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 5, 2019

Grade school districts in Beardstown, Pleasant Hill and Hamilton ranked among West Central Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

383 construction businesses in Scott County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Feb 5, 2019

There were 383 construction businesses in Scott County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

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

Report: Carrollton spent $9,480 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Spending per pupil at Carrollton Community Unit School District 1 is up 7.5 percent from five years ago, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

Report: Macomb spent $10,246 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Spending per pupil at Macomb Community Unit School District 185 is up 2.6 percent from five years ago, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

75.3 percent of A-C Central teachers stay put; average earns $37,318.09 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

More than 75.3 percent of teachers stay at A-C Central Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

203 First St., Augusta acquired by Jason Kessler

By West Central Reporter | Feb 4, 2019

On Feb. 4, 2019, Janet Burton sold their home at 203 First St., Augusta to Jason Kessler for $21,000.

Carmody committee reports $912.35 in contributions during fourth quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Friends of Mike Carmody, a candidate committee, reported receiving $912.35 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Report: Carthage spent $8,056 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

Spending per pupil at Carthage Elementary School District 317 is down 2.6 percent from five years ago, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of district finances.

92.7 percent of Greenfield teachers stay put; average earns $47,919.71 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

More than 92.7 percent of teachers stay at Greenfield High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Hamilton Jr/Sr students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 4, 2019

About 35 percent of Hamilton Jr/Sr High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

Three health care and social assistance businesses in Hancock County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By West Central Reporter | Feb 4, 2019

There were three health care and social assistance businesses in Hancock County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Report: Calhoun spent $10,328 per student in 2017-18

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 3, 2019

Spending per pupil at Calhoun Community Unit School District 40 is down 5.2 percent from five years ago, according to a West Central Reporter analysis of district finances.