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News from January 2019

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Statewide test results: 42 percent of Haines failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 58 percent of Haines Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 42 percent of students failed.

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Gage Park High School reports 61% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

The truancy rate at Gage Park High School rose to 61 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Chicago City Wire analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Jay Paul Deratany donates $2,000 to Austin Baidas' election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 27, 2019

Jay Paul Deratany donated $2,000 to Austin Baidas' election campaign committee, Friends of Austin Baidas, on Jan. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Mayoral candidates outline individual plans, hopes for city at Union League Club forum

By Kyla Asbury | Jan 27, 2019

Six of Chicago's 14 mayoral candidates discussed how they would handle certain situations if elected at a forum Friday at the Union League Club.

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Grace Keane donates $1,000 to Deb Mell's election campaign

By Chicago City Wire | Jan 27, 2019

Grace Keane donated $1,000 to Democrat Deb Mell's election campaign committee, Citizens for Deb Mell, on Jan. 27, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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Statewide test results: male students score 7.6 points lower at Legacy Elementary Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Legacy Elementary Charter School, a 7.6-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 15.1 points lower at Legacy Elementary Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Legacy Elementary Charter School, a 15.1-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: white students score 23 points higher at Lasalle II Lang Academy Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

At Lasalle II Lang Academy Elementary School, a 23-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60613 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60613, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

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Statewide test results: 86 percent of Ariel Elementary Community students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 14 percent of Ariel Elementary Community Academy students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 86 percent of students failed.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

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

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Statewide test results: 84 percent of Haley Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 16 percent of Haley Elementary Academy students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

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2 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 60660 in 3rd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

Two offenders released on parole during the third quarter live near Illinois zip code 60660, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Chicago City Wire.

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Statewide test results: 83 percent of Albany Park Multicultural Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 17 percent of Albany Park Multicultural Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 83 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 85 percent of Hammond failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 15 percent of Hammond Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: 61 percent of Hamilton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 27, 2019

About 39 percent of Hamilton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.

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COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL: Frostbite Prevention Tips

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Dangerous wind chills and low temperatures are expected overnight and into the weekend.

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COOK COUNTY HOSPITAL: Get Rid of All Tobacco Products

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Avoid smoking triggers, like lighters and ashtrays, to help you stay smokefree.

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Cystic Fibrosis Drug Combo Found Safe and Effective for 2-5 Years Olds

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Earlier treatment with lumacaftor/ivacaftor could arrest progression of cystic fibrosis, even reverse pancreatic damage

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ANN & ROBERT H. LURIE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL OF CHICAGO: Study Offers Promise for Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preemies

By Press release submission | Jan 26, 2019

Preventing inflammatory white blood cell infiltration in the intestine decreases development of necrotizing enterocolitis in animal model