Chicago City Wire

Fulton Elementary School reports 34% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

The truancy rate at Fulton Elementary School fell to 34 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Kellman Corporate Community Elementary reports 9% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

The truancy rate at Kellman Corporate Community Elementary fell to 9 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

76.9 percent of McCutcheon teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at McCutcheon Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 52 percent of Azuela failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 48 percent of Azuela Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 52 percent of students failed.

At Chicago Math & Science Elementary Charter, 74 percent of students graduate high school; 82 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 68 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 74 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 1.9 points lower at Lane Technical High School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Lane Technical High School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Till Elementary Math & Science Academy reports 49% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

The truancy rate at Till Elementary Math & Science Academy fell to 49 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 93 percent of Evers students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 7 percent of Evers Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 93 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 94 percent of Erie Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 6 percent of Erie Elementary Charter School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 79 percent of Armour failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 21 percent of Armour Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 79 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: white students score 27.4 points higher at Lasalle Elementary Language Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Lasalle Elementary Language Academy, a 27.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: male students score 7.6 points lower at Lara Elementary Academy

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

At Lara Elementary Academy, a 7.6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

76.9 percent of Mays Elem teachers stay put; average earns $73,660.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Mays Elem Academy year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 60606 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

One offender released on parole during the third quarter lives near Illinois zip code 60606, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

Statewide test results: 63 percent of Armstrong G. Elementary International Studies failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 26, 2019

About 37 percent of Armstrong G. Elementary International Studies students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 63 percent of students failed.

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: Music to a mother’s ears

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

At the age of 4, Anthony Posadas Ocampo had a vocabulary that consisted of nothing more than two utterances.

ADVOCATE TRINITY HOSPITAL: The 7 heart and brain healthy habits you should embrace

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Did you know the same habits your doctor recommends to prevent heart disease can also help keep dementia at bay?

CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Emanuel, City of Chicago Officials Provide Update on Winter Storm Preparedness Efforts

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Mayor Rahm Emanuel and City of Chicago officials today provided an update on the City’s response to snow expected to arrive in Chicago.

CITY OF CHICAGO: Mayor Emanuel Names Rich Guidice New Executive Director of OEMC

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Mayor Rahm Emanuel today announced the appointment of Rich Guidice as the Executive Director of the Office of Emergency Management and Communications (OEMC), replacing Alicia Tate-Nadeau, who is leaving to serve as the Director of Homeland Security and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency (IEMA).

From North Cook News

ISRA director expects new legislature to introduce multiple anti-gun measures

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Richard Pearson, executive director of the Illinois State Rifle Association, is warning members that he believes Senate Bill 107, aimed at banning “assault weapons,” will not be the last attack on legal gun owners.