March, 2016 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

49.1% of May Whitney Elementary School students pass state test

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at May Whitney Elementary School scored a passage rate of 49.1 percent and a failure rate of 50.9 percent.

62.8% of Highland Middle School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 22, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Highland Middle School scored a passage rate of 62.8 percent and a failure rate of 37.2 percent.

McConchie is likely replacement for Duffy in Senate District 26

By Kerry Goff | Mar 21, 2016

Lake County has to consider who will replace state Sen. Dan Duffy when he resigns from the 26th District seat April 3, and Lake County Republican Chairman Mike Amrozowicz recently told Lake County Gazette that Dan McConchie is the likely candidate for replacement, particularly after his Republican primary victory Tuesday.

McConchie wins GOP shot in 26th Senate District, looks forward to helping with structural reform

By Kerry Goff | Mar 21, 2016

Dan McConchie, who walked away with enough Illinois primary votes to win the Republican nomination in 26th Senate District, said though he currently is running unopposed in fall, he is optimistic that he is the best candidate to help the state with real structural reform.

Canine care, closures, compensation come up March 21 for Highland Park City Council

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 21, 2016

The Highland Park’s City Council will consider issues such as police and parking matters, planning, proclamations and professional concerns at its 7:30 p.m. meeting March 21 at City Hall.

Deerfield to decide on décor, lighting changes March 21

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 21, 2016

The Village of Deerfield’s Appearance Review Commission (ARC) is scheduled to continue its examination of outdoor furnishing, fencing and lighting requests for Deerfield businesses when it gathers tonight for its 7 p.m. meeting at Village Hall.

64.5% of North Barrington Elementary School students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at North Barrington Elementary School scored a passage rate of 64.5 percent and a failure rate of 35.5 percent.

57.7% of Barrington Middle School-Prairie Campus students pass state tests

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 21, 2016

On the 2014-2015 PARCC exam, students at Barrington Middle School-Prairie Campus scored a passage rate of 57.7 percent and a failure rate of 42.3 percent.

Schallhorn encourages creative approach to sustain Aurora’s economy

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 21, 2016

Educator Pamela Schallhorn extolled the virtues of soliciting creative input for downtown Aurora’s revitalization, calling on citizens to “unleash Aurora’s creative economy” in a recent presentation made in DeKalb.

Barrington High School Business Professional of America team medals at state competition

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Barrington High School Business Professionals of America team recently won several medals at the state-level competition.

Vernon Hills High School right-hander commits to University of Wisconsin-Stout

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

Vernon Hills High School senior Sam Perlin recently signed a letter of intent to play baseball at the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Libertyville High School boy's water polo team to hold fundraiser

By Matt Smith | Mar 21, 2016

The Libertyville High School boys water polo team will hold its Spirit Night Wednesday, April 6, at the Chick-fil-A in Vernon Hills.

Lake County leaders to host zero tolerance forum March 30

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 20, 2016

Congressman Bob Dold (R-IL) and Lake County State's Attorney Michael Nerheim will join the Village of Mundelein and others sponsoring a forum designed to deter domestic abuse at 6 p.m. March 30 at Mundelein’s Police Department.

Deerfield board to answer restaurant, liquor queries March 21

By Carol Ostrow | Mar 20, 2016

Addressing dining and liquor licenses for a pair of local establishments and tending to conventional infrastructure projects for the Village’s general upkeep, Deerfield’s Board of Trustees will meet 7:30 p.m. March 21 at Village Hall.

Lake Zurich High School Poms team earns 7th place in National Dance Alliance competition

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Lake Zurich High School Poms team recently won seventh place in the National Dance Alliance High School national competition in Orlando.

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Barrington Special Olympics basketball team competes in state tournament

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Barrington Special Olympics basketball team recently competed in the Illinois state tournament.

Wadsworth board establishes rules for selling cars on residential property

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Wadsworth village board approved an ordinance to establish rules for selling vehicles on private residential property Feb. 16.

Vernon Hills board discusses TIF

By Matt Smith | Mar 20, 2016

The Vernon Hills village board discussed establishing a tax increment financing (TIF) district for the northeast corner of Milwaukee Avenue and Townline Road to improve the condition of the area at its Feb. 16 meeting.