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News from December 2017

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Statewide test results: 44 percent of Towanda students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

About 56 percent of Towanda Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 44 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 40 percent of Towanda failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

About 60 percent of Towanda Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 40 percent of students failed.

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Offender paroled in zip code 61770 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

One offender released on parole in July lives in Illinois zip code 61770, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

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Analysis: 42 percent of Towanda students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 8, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 58 percent of Towanda Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

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Pontiac City Council met December 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 7, 2017

Pontiac City Council met at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 4.

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Canadian manufacturer taking over Kongskilde plant in Hudson

By Caitlin Nordahl | Dec 7, 2017

Gov. Bruce Rauner recently welcomed the creation of up to 500 new jobs over the next 10 years in Hudson, thanks to a deal that will see Canadian manufacturer Brandt taking over a former Kongskilde plant.

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5 offenders paroled in zip code 61704 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 7, 2017

Five offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61704, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

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November 2017: Pontiac experienced a 110.7% increase in median home prices

By McLean County Times | Dec 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2017 in Pontiac rose by $56,750 while total sales increased by 37.5%.

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Home prices decreased in Dwight during November 2017

By McLean County Times | Dec 7, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in November 2017 in Dwight fell by $27,500 while total sales increased by 20%.

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13 offenders paroled in zip code 61764 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 7, 2017

Thirteen offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61764, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by East Central Reporter.

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7 offenders paroled in zip code 61701 in July

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 6, 2017

Seven offenders released on parole in July live in Illinois zip code 61701, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by McLean County Times.

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Former state university employee Deblaey paid in $37K to pension fund, could collect $695K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Carol Deblaey, who retired in November 2017, saved $36,873 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Roetzer paid in $18K to pension fund, could collect $681K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Kathleen Roetzer, who retired in November 2017, saved $18,194 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Morgan paid in $22K to pension fund, could collect $768K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Lisa Morgan, who retired in November 2017, saved $21,654 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Huffman paid in $7K to pension fund, could collect $145K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Victoria Huffman, who retired in November 2017, saved $6,940 toward a pension over 7 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Pope paid in $114K to pension fund, could collect $1.39M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Nat Pope, who retired in November 2017, saved $114,052 toward a pension over 13 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state university employee Neild paid in $134K to pension fund, could collect $4.48M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state university employee Nancy Neild, who retired in November 2017, saved $133,968 toward a pension over 30 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Stauffer paid in $122K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.89M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 1, 2017

Former state school employee Karen Stauffer, who retired in November 2017, saved $121,506 toward a pension over 19 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.