Rockford Sun

Winnebago home prices fall in December 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in December 2017 in Winnebago fell by $9,000 while total sales decreased by 54.5%.

Rockford Christian Schools announce expansion plans

By Karen Kidd | Jan 5, 2018

Planned expansion at Rockford Christian Schools, announced in November, are needed for the private education system to further its mission and has been a long-time coming, a Rockford Christian Schools official said during a recent interview.

Sen. Syverson unhappy about the idea of bailing out College Illinois

By S. Laney Griffo | Jan 5, 2018

College Illinois! Prepaid Tuition Program is $320 million short of fulfilling its financial obligation to its students.

Chicago should not receive a state bailout, Rep. Sosnowski says

By Karen Kidd | Jan 5, 2018

The city of Chicago is tens of billions of dollars in debt but the state should not bail out the city, an Illinois' 69th District State House representative said during a recent interview.

From DeKalb Times

Keicher urges House District 70 residents to stay in state

By Claudia Balthazar | 7 years ago

Jeff Keicher a Sycamore Republican vying for the House seat being vacated by Rep. Robert Pritchard (R-Hinckley), took to Facebook to express his hope for Illinois, urging constituents to stay in the state.

Analysis: 97 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 3 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Former state university employee Gordon paid in $30K to pension fund, could collect $485K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state university employee Pamela Gordon, who retired in December 2017, saved $29,526 toward a pension over 12 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Statewide test results: 96 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

About 4 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 96 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 99 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

About 1 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly all of students failed.

Former state school employee Folger paid in $154K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $2.79M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Tim Folger, who retired in December 2017, saved $154,324 toward a pension over 27 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Levi paid in $97K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.51M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Paul Levi, who retired in December 2017, saved $96,673 toward a pension over 25 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Weber paid in $56K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $779K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Shari Weber, who retired in December 2017, saved $55,717 toward a pension over 11 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Veach paid in $80K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.08M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Sally Veach, who retired in December 2017, saved $79,708 toward a pension over 14 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Sims paid in $95K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.65M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 1, 2018

Former state school employee Barbara Sims, who retired in December 2017, saved $94,510 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.