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News from December 2018

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Statewide test results: male students score 2 points lower at Caledonia Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Caledonia Elementary School, a 2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Sarah M. and Douglas R. Stitt acquire 14158 Surf Court, S. Beloit

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The three bedroom home at 14158 Surf Court, S. Beloit was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Paula A. Malone for $119,000. The buyers were Sarah M. and Douglas R. Stitt.

Grand Mary J. Le (trustee) and Grand Mary J. Le (trust) acquires 5432 Blackthorn Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Grand Mary J. Le (trustee) and Grand Mary J. Le (trust) sold their four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 5432 Blackthorn Drive, Rockford to Michael J. Bailey for $282,000.

Frederick E. and Judith A. Mehren unload 1803 Claremont Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1803 Claremont Road, Rockford was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Frederick E. and Judith A. Mehren for $126,000. The buyers were Nathan K. and Amy C. Kremitzki.

Jared D. and Lauren E. Lundberg purchase 1866 Madron Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

On Dec. 31, 2018, Jane Reuber sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1866 Madron Road, Rockford to Jared D. and Lauren E. Lundberg for $144,000.

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Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.2 points lower at Caledonia Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Caledonia Elementary School, a 12.2-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

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Statewide test results: 94 percent of Julia Lathrop failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 6 percent of Julia Lathrop Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 94 percent of students failed.

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Statewide test results: white students score 17.1 points higher at Caledonia Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At Caledonia Elementary School, a 17.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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Mcintosh Elementary reports 26% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Mcintosh Elementary rose to 26 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Gregory Elementary School reports 11% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Gregory Elementary School rose to 11 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 10.6 points higher at C. Henry Bloom Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At C. Henry Bloom Elementary School, a 10.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

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Arena committee reports $450 in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

Citizens to Elect Paul Arena, a candidate committee, reported receiving $450 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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Statewide test results: 61 percent of Jean McNair students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

About 39 percent of Jean McNair Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 61 percent of students failed.

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90.7 percent of Whitman Post teachers stay put; average earns $60,060.77 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at Whitman Post Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chad Piske buys 1121 Northfield Ave., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1121 Northfield Ave., Loves Park was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Selene Finance LP for $84,900. The buyer was Chad Piske.

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Report: 49 percent of 2016 Jefferson High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

In a year when 76 percent of Jefferson High School seniors graduated on time, 49 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Eric L. and Leann Peterson buy 6596 Lindbloom Lane, Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The home at 6596 Lindbloom Lane, Cherry Valley was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by Gregory J. Bradley (trustee), Betty J. Bradley (trustee) and GB Bradley (trust) for $255,000. The buyers were Eric L. and Leann Peterson.

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D J Properties LLC acquires 4866 Bluestem Road, Roscoe

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

The property at 4866 Bluestem Road, Roscoe was sold on Dec. 31, 2018 by S & L Property Holdings LLC for $845,000. The buyer was D J Properties LLC.

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Statewide test results: white students score 1.4 points higher at C. Henry Bloom Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

At C. Henry Bloom Elementary School, a 1.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

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82.6 percent of Maud E Johnson teachers stay put; average earns $61,640.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 31, 2018

More than 82.6 percent of teachers stay at Maud E Johnson Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.