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Braidwood hosting event to help the public identify threats

The free event will take place at Braidwood City Hall on December 9.

Did Reed-Custer Elementary School students succeed or fail in their 2022-23 school year ELA tests?

In the 2022-23 school year, 40.3% of Reed-Custer Elementary School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

James Kawell acquires 130 Dogwood Lane, Braidwood, appraised at $62,000

A property at 130 Dogwood Lane, Braidwood was sold on Nov. 7 by Jody Peacock for $62,000. The buyer was James Kawell.

Weekly high school sports recap: week starting November 24

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting November 24.

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Diana Lynn Klover, 65, of Braceville, IL, Remembered For Her Love of Family and Care

Diana Lynn Klover passed away on Nov. 30. Below is the obituary.

Dale Edward Tyler, 66, of Braceville, IL, Remembered for His Love of Outdoors and Helping Others

Dale Edward Tyler passed away on Nov. 29. Below is the obituary.

Reed-Custer Elementary School Education: 89 Hispanic students were enrolled in 2022-23 school year

89 Hispanic students were enrolled in Reed-Custer Elementary School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.

168 Eon Lane, Braidwood sold by Stauner (trust)

On Nov. 26, David W. and Barbara S. Childs purchased a property at 168 Eon Lane, Braidwood from Stauner (trust).

199 Fossil Cove Lane, Braidwood acquired by Eli and Michelle Painter

A property at 199 Fossil Cove Lane, Braidwood was sold on Nov. 26 by Dan Mize for $155,000. The buyers were Eli and Michelle Painter.

Week starting November 17: High School Sports Results

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting November 17.

Enrollment Analysis: white students comprised 87.9% of Reed-Custer Middle School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

In Reed-Custer Middle School, 87.9% of students enrolled in the 2022-23 school year identified as white.

Sara N. Lewis-Armstrong, 45, of Carbon Hill, IL, Remembered for Her Kindness and Work Ethics

Sara Nicole Lewis-Armstrong passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.

Francis J. Jirousek, 89, of Custer Park, IL, Remembered for Service and Family

Francis J. Jirousek passed away on Nov. 23. Below is the obituary.

260 N Center St., Braidwood sold by James Colbert

On Nov. 22, Drew E Cromp and Amber Nicole Purkart purchased a property at 260 N Center St., Braidwood from James Colbert.

Brenda Jo Bumpous, 75, of Braidwood, IL, Passes Away

Brenda Jo Bumpous passed away on Nov. 21. Below is the obituary.

Former RCHS Comet featured at SMSU Wrestling

Former Comet wrestler Kody Marschner was recently highlighted in a publication by Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) Wrestling.

Betty Lea Cordes, 78, of Maroa, IL, Passes Away

Betty Lea Cordes passed away on Nov. 20. Below is the obituary.

Enrollment Analysis: Hispanic students comprised 10.3% of Reed-Custer Middle School’s student body in 2022-23 school year

28 Hispanic students were enrolled in Reed-Custer Middle School in the 2022-23 school year, according to the Illinois State Board of Education report.