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From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

VILLAGE OF HOFFMAN ESTATES: Village receives 2018 Illinois Sustainability Award

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

The Village of Hoffman Estates was honored for its sustainability efforts on Oct. 23, along with twenty-six other Illinois companies and organizations.

VILLAGE OF BUFFALO GROVE: Turn Back Clocks on Sunday Nov 4, check batteries smoke alarms and CO2 detectors

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

The Buffalo Grove Fire Department is reminding residents to, "Change Your Clock - Change Your Battery" on Daylight Saving Time, which is Sunday, November 4, 2018.

TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 214: Hersey community food drive kicks off November 5

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

John Hersey High School will begin collecting food items on Monday, November 5 as part of its annual food drive to help those in need.

SKOKIE SCHOOL DISTRICT 73.5: Illinois State School Report Card Ratings

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Congratulations to all District 73.5 students and staff!

SCHAUMBURG COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 54: Superintendent’s Message: Innovate 54 teams prepare kids for the future

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Innovation, as defined by the Merriam-Webster Dictionary is quite simply “the introduction of something new.”

RIDGEWOOD COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 234: New Rewards Point System

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

How can we get more students involved and increase event attendance?

PENNOYER SCHOOL DISTRICT 79: English department receives nearly $2000 worth of new novels from the Pennoyer PTC

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

Thanks to the PTC, the English department received about $2000 worth of new novels for the year!!

PARK RIDGE-NILES COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 64: D64 is hiring substitute teachers and other part-time/flexible positions

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

District 64 is often in need of part-time substitute teachers who can work a full day, or only in the morning or afternoon.

PALATINE COMMUNITY CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL DISTRICT 15: School Lunch Menus Now in Digital Format

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

The District 15 Nutrition Services Department now has a digital menu preview system, allowing families to see the nutritional content and allergens in the foods served each day.

NORTHBROOK PARK DISTRICT: Residents invited to learn about new Activity Center

By Press release submission | Oct 31, 2018

A new Activity Center at Northbrook Park District’s Techny Prairie Park and Fields is one step closer to becoming reality.

Lawrence P. and Joann Krones unload 740 Mohave St., Hoffman Estates

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Melody A. Bailey purchased a home at 740 Mohave St., Hoffman Estates from Lawrence P. and Joann Krones for $230,000.

Reuben Cecil and Adele Cohen unload 230 Mark Drive, Glenview

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Reuben Cecil and Adele Cohen sold their home at 230 Mark Drive, Glenview to George W. Neuhaus Jr. for $508,000.

Jane and Evan Gruber buy 1517 Highland Ave., Wilmette

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jane and Evan Gruber purchased a home at 1517 Highland Ave., Wilmette from Hausen Contrs Inc. for $627,500.

Maria M. Recendez and Manolo Leyva acquire 111 Virginia Court, Streamwood

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jacob Aby and Jacob Bessy sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 111 Virginia Court, Streamwood to Maria M. Recendez and Manolo Leyva for $195,000.

Gene A. Richards sells 4245 Golf Road, Skokie

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Gene A. Richards sold their home at 4245 Golf Road, Skokie to Xuan Thanh Thi Nguyen and Tinh Van Nguyen for $410,000.

Mohammed F Alam acquire 9204 Bumble Bee Drive 103-C, Des Plaines

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Ewa Grobelna and Tadeusz Grobelny purchased a home at 9204 Bumble Bee Drive 103-C, Des Plaines from Mohammed F Alam for $117,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Kuhn Jeanne E Decd||Wegmann Gary Extr acquires 1243 Baldwin Lane 612, Palatine

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Almberg Steve purchased a home at 1243 Baldwin Lane 612, Palatine from Kuhn Jeanne E Decd||Wegmann Gary Extr for $115,000.

Guidice Rosanne Del (trustee) and Del Guidice Rosanne (trust) sell 2211 Seaver Lane, Hoffman Estates

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Donna Cargola-Knorrek purchased a home at 2211 Seaver Lane, Hoffman Estates from Guidice Rosanne Del (trustee) and Del Guidice Rosanne (trust) for $285,000.