April, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

69.6 percent of Glenwood Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Glenwood Middle School scored a passing rate of 30.4 percent and a failure rate of 69.6 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

59.5 percent of Benjamin Franklin Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 13, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Benjamin Franklin Middle School scored a passing rate of 40.5 percent and a failure rate of 59.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

53.5 percent of Ball Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Ball Elementary School scored a passing rate of 46.5 percent and a failure rate of 53.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

Springfield to consider proposed police-school video-access agreement

By Daniel Daw | Apr 12, 2016

The Springfield City Council will be considering several ordinances requested by the police department, including an agreement with the local school district, during a committee of the whole session at 5:30 p.m. today in City Council Chambers.

Sangamon County Court Services Committee filling vacant positions

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

The Sangamon County Court Services Committee held a special meeting on Monday to make hiring decisions for several positions.

Chatham Village Board to OK payment warrants at meeting tonight

By LocalLabs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

The Chatham Village Board is expected to approve Resolution 12-16 at a special meeting at 6 p.m. today at Municipal Hall, 117 East Mulberry Street.

61.5 percent of Pleasant Plains Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 12, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Pleasant Plains Middle School scored a passing rate of 38.5 percent and a failure rate of 61.5 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

Springfield Salvation Army to relocate service facility

By Daniel Daw | Apr 11, 2016

Springfield Mayor James Langfelder said recently that a new Salvation Army facility will open at 16oo E. Clear Lake Ave.

Chatham Committee of the Whole to consider new liquor-license requests

By Daniel Daw | Apr 11, 2016

The Chatham Village Board of Trustees' Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss three liquor-license requests immediately after a special village board meeting 6 p.m. Tuesday at Municipal Hall, 117 East Mulberry St.

Expert offers potential solutions in wake of Chicago's credit downgrade

By Abena Agyeman-Fisher | Apr 10, 2016

With the city of Chicago receiving yet another credit rating downgrade on March 28, Illinois Policy Institute Vice President Ted Dabrowski recently offered his advice on how the Windy City can rebound.

80.2 percent of Williamsville Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Williamsville Middle School scored a passing rate of 19.8 percent and a failure rate of 80.2 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

68.1 percent of Glenwood Intermediate School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Glenwood Intermediate School scored a passing rate of 31.9 percent and a failure rate of 68.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

82.7 percent of Edwin A. Lee Elementary School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Edwin A. Lee Elementary School scored a passing rate of 17.3 percent and a failure rate of 82.7 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

82.2 percent of Feitshans Academy students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Feitshans Academy scored a passing rate of 17.8 percent and a failure rate of 82.2 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

92 percent of Washington Middle School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Washington Middle School scored a passing rate of 8.0 percent and a failure rate of 92.0 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.

How did Ralph Hanauer spend campaign funds in the first quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

Non partisan Ralph Hanauer's election campaign committee, Friends of Ralph Hanauer, spent $433 in the first quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

59.1 percent of Lindsay School students fail PARCC exam

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 7, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam (www.illinoisreportcard.com), students at Lindsay School scored a passing rate of 40.9 percent and a failure rate of 59.1 percent. Passing the PARCC exam reflects the percentage of students who "met expectations" or "exceeded expectations." In Illinois overall, 32.9 percent of students passed the PARCC exam.