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Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School reports 8% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School rose to 8 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rees Holdings buys 1339 Kilburn Ave., Rockford

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Rees Holdings purchased a property at 1339 Kilburn Ave., Rockford from Kathleen Burg for $50,000.

Wilbur and Everlyn M. Brooker sell 2523 W. State St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Rockford City of purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2523 W. State St., Rockford from Wilbur and Everlyn M. Brooker for $62,000.

Spring Creek Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Spring Creek Elementary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rockford City of unloads 2648 11th St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The property at 2648 11th St., Rockford was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Rockford City of for $7,050. The buyer was Jennifer Thompson.

Report: 40 percent of 2016 Winnebago High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

In a year when 96 percent of Winnebago High School seniors graduated on time, 40 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61114 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61114, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Jackson Charter School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The truancy rate at Jackson Charter School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gorski committee reports nearly $10K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

Citizens for Paul Gorski, a candidate committee, reported receiving $10,177 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Michael F. and Julie S. Gillett acquire 213 W. Main St., Durand

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Aaron B. and Megan Alsip sold their five bedroom, two bathroom home at 213 W. Main St., Durand to Michael F. and Julie S. Gillett for $101,000.

Troy and Vanessa Sheets acquires 122 W. Main St., Rockton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2018

The property at 122 W. Main St., Rockton was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Troy and Vanessa Sheets for $122,500. The buyer was Aap Rockton LLC.

Cline (trust) and Josho R Malfavon buy 842 N Court St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2018

On Dec. 28, 2018, Russell R. Cline (trustee) and Dyanne C. Cline (trustee) sold their four bedroom, four bathroom home at 842 N Court St., Rockford to Cline (trust) and Josho R Malfavon for $60,000.