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News from December 2018

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Report: 14.4% of Rock Valley College students repaying loans are in default

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2018

Out of 13,995 Rock Valley College students repaying loans in 2015, 80 were in default, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Gene J. Zimmerman Jr. (trustee), Gene J. Zimmerman (trust), Laurel A. King (trustee) and Doris M. Zimmerman (trust) unload 1122 Post Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 11, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1122 Post Drive, Rockford was sold on Dec. 11, 2018 by Gene J. Zimmerman Jr. (trustee), Gene J. Zimmerman (trust), Laurel A. King (trustee) and Doris M. Zimmerman (trust) for $130,000. The buyers were Daniel Joseph and Fern Vojnovich.

Joseph H Grebener Jr. purchases 4501 Safford Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 11, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 4501 Safford Road, Rockford was sold on Dec. 11, 2018 by John M. and Sharon A. Huber for $104,999. The buyer was Joseph H Grebener Jr..

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At Rockford East, 68 percent of students graduate high school; 56 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2018

About 65 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 68 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lukas Farb and Audrey Powell sell 225 Wilson Ave., MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 11, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 225 Wilson Ave., MacHesney Park was sold on Dec. 11, 2018 by Lukas Farb and Audrey Powell for $69,900. The buyer was Melissa Elliott.

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Hra Investments LLC, Darecloud Development Inc. and Funderburg Farms Inc. sell 5995 Spring Creek Road, Rockford for $1.2M

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 11, 2018

On Dec. 11, 2018, TPS Holdings LLC purchased a property at 5995 Spring Creek Road, Rockford from Hra Investments LLC, Darecloud Development Inc. and Funderburg Farms Inc. for $1,200,000.

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Winnebago had 18th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, Winnebago County ranked No. 18 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

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Samirsinh R Rathod buys 2627 Sandhutton Ave., Rockford

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

The property at 2627 Sandhutton Ave., Rockford was sold on Dec. 10, 2018 by Aaron Shawn Tabin (trustee) and Aaron Shawn Tabin (trust) for $200,000. The buyer was Samirsinh R Rathod.

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At Guilford, 81 percent of students graduate high school; 63 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

About 77 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 81 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Statewide test results: 16 percent of Thurgood Marshall Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

About 84 percent of Thurgood Marshall Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 16 percent of students failed.

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Q2 real estate sales report: Rockton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

Median prices rose in Rockton over last year, and are down 0.4 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Everett R. Willstead and Arthur Griffis buy 5412 Regency Way, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 10, 2018

On Dec. 10, 2018, Tina Colisimo sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 5412 Regency Way, Rockford to Everett R. Willstead and Arthur Griffis for $128,000.

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Statewide test results: 8 percent of Thurgood Marshall failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

About 92 percent of Thurgood Marshall School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 8 percent of students failed.

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Ii committee reports nearly $4K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

Citizens for Maurice West II, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,000 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

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How much do Metro Rockford school districts spend per student?

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 10, 2018

Durand Community Unit School District 322, Harlem Community School District 122 and Hononegah Community High School District 207 spend the most per student in Metro Rockford, according to the latest Illinois Schools Report Card.

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ILLINOIS STATE SENATOR DAVE SYVERSON: Senator Syverson’s Week in Review: December 4 - 7

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

On Dec. 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state in the union.

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: 2018 Leaf Vacuuming Update

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

Statement regarding leaf vacuuming: Rock River Disposal has notified the City that the leaf vacuuming program has ended for the 2018 season, due to the earlier than normal snowfall.

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CITY OF LOVES PARK: Accepting Candidate Petitions for Consolidated Election

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

Notice is hereby given that the office of Loves Park City Clerk, 100 Heart Blvd., Loves Park, IL., will be open from 8:00 a.m.

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Holds Dedication, Blessing and Ribbon Cutting at New Javon Bea Hospital–Riverside

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

Mercyhealth’s official dedication, blessing and ribbon cutting to the new Javon Bea Hospital and Physician Clinic–Riverside brought hundreds of invited guests to a ceremony on Wednesday, December 5.

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CHERRY VALLEY PUBLIC LIBRARY: Star Party!

By Press release submission | Dec 9, 2018

For all ages – Did you know that the clear winter sky is perfect for stargazing?