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News from November 2018

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 18.4 points lower at Loves Park Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

At Loves Park Elementary School, a 18.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Charles L. Tannehill Sr. (trustee) and Charles L. Tannehill (trust) unload 2244 Breckenboro Drive, Lake Summerset

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Charles L. Tannehill Sr. (trustee) and Charles L. Tannehill (trust) sold their three bedroom, three bathroom home at 2244 Breckenboro Drive, Lake Summerset to Shane M. and Melinda J. Nicely for $267,000.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 35.4 points lower at Pecatonica Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

At Pecatonica Elementary School, a 35.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Winnebago CUSD 323 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

The subsidy Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 received through state taxes decreased 37.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

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Former state school employee Gerdes paid in $58K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $1.07M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Jessica Gerdes, who retired in October 2018, saved $57,641 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Former state school employee Meyer paid in $8K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $149K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Barbara Meyer, who retired in October 2018, saved $8,403 toward a pension over 7 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 56.2 points lower at Willowbrook Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

At Willowbrook Middle School, a 56.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Windsor Holdings LLC purchases 6927 Alpine Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Rock Valley Distributing Inc. sold their property at 6927 Alpine Road, Loves Park to Windsor Holdings LLC for $526,000.

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Former state school employee Delacy paid in $73K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $958K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Richard Delacy, who retired in October 2018, saved $72,652 toward a pension over 13 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

James E. and Carla A. Stevens acquires 3411 Corbridge Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, James E. and Carla A. Stevens sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3411 Corbridge Lane, Rockford to Dasheka A. Morris for $89,900.

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State Rep Candidate Castanza denies 2008 drug charges

By LGIS News Service | Nov 1, 2018

State representative hopeful Jake Castanza says he was never charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, though Winnebago 17th Circuit Court records say otherwise.

Petry Home Builders LLC buys 9895 Hagerman Lane, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) and Petry (trust) sold their property at 9895 Hagerman Lane, Roscoe to Petry Home Builders LLC for $2,050.

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Pecatonica High School reports 0.4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

The truancy rate at Pecatonica High School stayed flat at 0.4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Former state school employee Gunvalson Anderson paid in $16K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $756K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mary Gunvalson Anderson, who retired in October 2018, saved $15,987 toward a pension over 10 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Efrain Torres Aquino buys 3427 Lauderdale Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Sheri L Maloney sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3427 Lauderdale Lane, Rockford to Efrain Torres Aquino for $132,000.

Jessica B. Legue acquires 1903 N. Church St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1903 N. Church St., Rockford was sold on Nov. 1, 2018 by Erich D Lantz and Theresa A. Staas for $62,000. The buyer was Jessica B. Legue.

Thomas L. Kerner (trustee) and Thomas L. Kerner (trust) acquire 1414 N Court St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Kevin and Melissa Heideman purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1414 N Court St., Rockford from Thomas L. Kerner (trustee) and Thomas L. Kerner (trust) for $37,500.

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Former state school employee Dalton paid in $3K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $187K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

Former state school employee Mary Dalton, who retired in October 2018, saved $3,366 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

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71.8 percent of North Boone teachers stay put; average earns $52,515 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 1, 2018

More than 71.8 percent of teachers stay at North Boone Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Jennifer Burnell acquires 1621 Ridgeline Road, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Nov 1, 2018

On Nov. 1, 2018, Jennifer Burnell purchased a three bedroom home at 1621 Ridgeline Road, Rockton from Seth and Kelly Beard for $189,000.