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62.7% of Reed-Custer Middle School students meet or exceed ELA IAR expectations on tests in 2023-24 school year
In the 2023-24 school year, 62.7% of Reed-Custer Middle School students passed the ELA portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Braidwood’s May 1 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 1 have ranged from a high of 81°F in 2013 to a low of 35°F in 2015, according to Open-Meteo.

Braidwood’s May 2 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 2 have ranged from a high of 81.8°F in 2012 and 2021 to a low of 39.9°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Gas Prices in ZIP Code 60408: How much did each fuel type change in week ending April 26?

The biggest price shift in ZIP Code 60408 during the week ending April 26 was for regular gas, which rose by 7.4% to $3.32 per gallon, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.
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Braidwood’s May 3 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 3 have ranged from a high of 85°F in 2012 to a low of 36°F in 2023, according to Open-Meteo.

Week starting April 27: High School Sports Results

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting April 27.

Test Expectations: How many students met or exceeded mathematics IAR expectations in Reed-Custer Middle School in 2023-24 school year?

In the 2023-24 school year, 32.6% of Reed-Custer Middle School students passed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

940 N. English St., Braidwood unloaded by Brandon Barrow

A property at 940 N. English St., Braidwood was sold on May 6 by Brandon Barrow for $327,000. The buyers were Marissa Williams and Nicholas Mitchell.

38 Aspen Lane, Braidwood acquired by Sarah Tope

On May 7, Sarah Tope purchased a property at 38 Aspen Lane, Braidwood from Martin Gilhooly.

1 gas station in ZIP Code 60408 had the cheapest diesel in the area in week ending May 10

The lowest price of diesel in ZIP Code 60408 was found at one gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Weekly high school sports recap: week starting May 4

Scores from high school matches games during the week starting May 4.

Where could ZIP Code 60408 residents find the cheapest regular gas in week ending May 10?

The lowest price of regular gas in ZIP Code 60408 was found at one gas station in the week ending May 10, according to customer reports submitted to GasBuddy.com.

Braidwood’s May 15 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 15 have ranged from a high of 83°F in 2017 to a low of 39°F in 2016, according to Open-Meteo.

86.2% of teachers remain at Reed-Custer High School each year

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 86.2% of teachers stay at Reed-Custer High School year to year, according to the 2024 three-year average.

Braidwood’s May 16 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 16 have ranged from a high of 82°F in 2017 to a low of 39°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Kashton M. Vogler, Age 3, Remembered for His Joyful Spirit and Energy

Kashton M. Vogler passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Dena Beth Knutson, 60, Fondly Remembered for Love and Dedication

Dena Beth Knutson passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Stanley Robert Zeb Passes Away at 85

Stanley Robert Zeb passed away on May 15. Below is the obituary.

Braidwood’s May 17 weather: A 15-Year history

Over the last 15 years, temperatures on May 17 have ranged from a high of 83°F in 2017 to a low of 38°F in 2014, according to Open-Meteo.

Bryan R Minogue buys 1098 Madison Ave., Braidwood

On April 21, Bryan R Minogue purchased a property at 1098 Madison Ave., Braidwood from Patriot Investment Enterprises.
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