December, 2018 Stories | Dupage Policy Journal

Petry Home Builders LLC acquires 638 Biscayne Place, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

The property at 638 Biscayne Place, Roscoe was sold on Dec. 20, 2018 by Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) and Petry (trust) for $2,050. The buyer was Petry Home Builders LLC.

Paul McCarthy acquires 1629 Fifth Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, Paul McCarthy purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1629 Fifth Ave., Rockford from Todd A. and Dana L. Stanley for $44,900.

14 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61109 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

Fourteen offenders released on parole during the second quarter live near Illinois zip code 61109, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

THREE60 Properties Corp. acquire 1102 16th St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, THREE60 Properties Corp. sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1102 16th St., Rockford to Kevin and Melissa Heideman for $48,000.

Riverdahl Elementary School reports 30% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Riverdahl Elementary School rose to 30 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 84 percent of Windsor students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

About 16 percent of Windsor Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 84 percent of students failed.

Susan M. Knodle buys 10835 Second St., Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, Susan M. Knodle purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 10835 Second St., Roscoe from Christopher N. Kaiser and Amy Bass for $120,000.

Statewide test results: 75 percent of Belvidere South failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

About 25 percent of Belvidere South Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and three quarters of students failed.

Belvidere home sales, November 11-17, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following home sale was reported for the week of November 11-17, 2018.

88.3 percent of Belvidere South teachers stay put; average earns $59,149.16 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

More than 88.3 percent of teachers stay at Belvidere South Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rigoberto Nunez buys 1321 S. Sixth St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, Rigoberto Nunez purchased a six bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 1321 S. Sixth St., Rockford from Larry E Tubbs for $60,000.

Swan Hillman Elementary School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Swan Hillman Elementary School rose to 7 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Roscoe Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Roscoe Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bobby R. and Beverly J. Seay buy 11270 Main St., Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 20, 2018

On Dec. 20, 2018, Delaney Eileen E By and Carol A. Poa Hahn sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 11270 Main St., Roscoe to Bobby R. and Beverly J. Seay for $100,500.

Statewide test results: 45 percent of Willowbrook students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

About 55 percent of Willowbrook Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 45 percent of students failed.

Springer committee reports nearly $9K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 20, 2018

Bob Springer for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,400 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.