Rockford Sun

John A. Prunuske (trustee), John A. Prunuske (trust), Rita B. Prunuske (trustee) and Rita B. Prunuske (trust) sell 4017 Thames Way, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 5, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, Rocco Routhe Jr. and Kristin D Routhe purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom home at 4017 Thames Way, Rockford from John A. Prunuske (trustee), John A. Prunuske (trust), Rita B. Prunuske (trustee) and Rita B. Prunuske (trust) for $165,000.

Kerry A. and Constance A. Pond purchase 5758 Windy Knoll Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 5, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, Kerry A. and Constance A. Pond purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 5758 Windy Knoll Drive, Loves Park from Suzanne E Considine for $139,000.

From Prairie State Wire

UIUC ranks among schools with lowest drop in acceptance rates

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

One Illinois university made a list of 20 schools that defied recent trends and posted the smallest decreases in student acceptance rates over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

Q2 real estate sales report: Candlewick Lake

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

Median prices rose in Candlewick Lake over last year, and are up 43.5 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) and Petry (trust) acquire 690 Bergamot Way, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2018

On Dec. 4, 2018, Tamatha L Hockison and Terri L Ferriter purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 690 Bergamot Way, Roscoe from Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) and Petry (trust) for $161,900.

Christy J Widdell acquires 1855 Dorchester Court, Lake Summerset

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2018

On Dec. 4, 2018, Constance Martin sold their home at 1855 Dorchester Court, Lake Summerset to Christy J Widdell for $63,500.

At Belvidere North, 90 percent of students graduate high school; 69 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

About 79 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 90 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

John and Marianne Zielinski sell 2277 Drexel Ave., Lake Summerset

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 4, 2018

On Dec. 4, 2018, John and Marianne Zielinski sold their home at 2277 Drexel Ave., Lake Summerset to Bret A. and Harriet Waddington for $133,000.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most students transferred for disciplinary reasons?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 4, 2018

Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 and Rockford Public School District 205 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students transferred for disciplinary reasons during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Mary L. Winter unloads 413 Woodrow St., Winnebago

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 3, 2018

The three bedroom home at 413 Woodrow St., Winnebago was sold on Dec. 3, 2018 by Mary L. Winter for $135,000. The buyers were James H. Barker (trust) and Beverly J. Barker (trust).

Q2 real estate sales report: Poplar Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 3, 2018

Median prices rose in Poplar Grove over last year, and are down 0.2 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

School discipline: Which Metro Rockford districts reported the most students transferred for disciplinary reasons?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 3, 2018

Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 and Rockford Public School District 205 reported the highest rate of students transferred for disciplinary reasons during the 2016-17 school year in Metro Rockford, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

VILLAGE OF CHERRY VALLEY: Cherry Valley Police Tow Impound Fees

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Cherry Valley Police Tow Impound Fees

ROCKFORD PUBLIC LIBRARY: Rock River Family Health Series- Winter Colds & Flu talk

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Mark your calendar for Tuesday evening!

ROCKFORD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Rockford Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Know someone who deserves to be recognized as our Citizen of the Year?

ROCKFORD PUBLIC SCHOOL: Weather Reminder

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Here are the ways you’ll be notified of a weather-related school closure: automated phone call to parents/guardians and staff (Make sure your school's main office staff has your most recent phone number on file.

CITY OF ROCKFORD: Mayor Tom McNamara toured RPS 205's Roosevelt Community Education Center

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Six weeks ago, Mayor Tom McNamara toured RPS 205's Roosevelt Community Education Center, to learn more about the school and how it serves its 500+ students with a flexible scheduling model, limited class sizes and individualized learning structure.

CITY OF ROCKFORD: Celebrate Head Start

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

The Head Start Division of the City of Rockford’s Human Services Department invites the community to celebrate the Head Start Program on December 4 from 4 to 6 p.m.

ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT: "Swatting" Arrest

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Over the last several weeks, the Rockford Police Department has received several false 911 calls, more commonly known as “Swatting”.

ROCKFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT: Bearded Blue

By Press release submission | Dec 2, 2018

Dozens of RPD officers participated in #Brovember to raise awareness for cancers that affect men.