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News from October 2018

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75.9 percent of Lewis Lemon Elementary teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

More than 75.9 percent of teachers stay at Lewis Lemon Elementary year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 14.9 points higher at Olson Park Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Olson Park Elementary School, a 14.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 22.2 points higher at Stone Creek School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Stone Creek School, a 22.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Jeffrey Bliven acquires 3332 N. Winnebago St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 15, 2018

On Oct. 15, 2018, Janet Griffin purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3332 N. Winnebago St., Rockford from Jeffrey Bliven for $70,000.

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86.4 percent of Prairie Hill teachers stay put; average earns $55,644 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

More than 86.4 percent of teachers stay at Prairie Hill Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Executive Home Pro Inc. sells 7910 Windspoint Road, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 15, 2018

On Oct. 15, 2018, Executive Home Pro Inc. sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 7910 Windspoint Road, Roscoe to Steven and Jasmine Yang for $234,900.

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Kennedy Middle School reports 17% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The truancy rate at Kennedy Middle School rose to 17 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

D. Evyron and Sophia Boone acquires 5439 Rockingham Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 15, 2018

On Oct. 15, 2018, Marta R Rodriguez purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5439 Rockingham Drive, Loves Park from D. Evyron and Sophia Boone for $126,000.

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Maud E. Johnson Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The truancy rate at Maud E. Johnson Elementary School rose to 5 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 23.8 points higher at Spring Creek Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Spring Creek Elementary School, a 23.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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judge candidate Joseph P Bruscato returns $400 contribution from Richard Provi

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The campaign committee of judge candidate Joseph P Bruscato, Friends of Joe Bruscato, returned a $400 contribution from Richard Provi on Oct. 15

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Statewide test results: white students score 19.0 points higher at Willowbrook Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

At Willowbrook Middle School, a 19.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Jackson Charter School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The truancy rate at Jackson Charter School rose to 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Patrick C. Littlejohn and Lynn R Liston sell 325 Fairview St., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The home at 325 Fairview St., Belvidere was sold on Oct. 15, 2018 by Patrick C. Littlejohn and Lynn R Liston for $154,000. The buyers were Warren K. and Ashley M. Mace.

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7.8 percent of borrowers default on student loans in Illinois

By Rockford Sun reports | Oct 15, 2018

Rockford University and Saint Anthony College of Nursing were among four-year schools in Illinois to report the highest rates of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to the latest data from the U.S. Department of Education.

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School discipline: Which Metro Rockford districts reported the most gun-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 15, 2018

Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321, Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 and Rockford Public School District 205 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year in Metro Rockford, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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VILLAGE OF PECATONICA: Consolidated Election 2019

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Consolidated Election 2019 Candidate packets are available and can be picked up at the office of the Village Clerk, 405 Main Street, Pecatonica, Illinois.

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CHERRY VALLEY LIBRARY: Do you need a Gift idea??

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Do you need a Gift idea??

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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth to Host Nursing Career Days for Students

By Press release submission | Oct 14, 2018

Mercyhealth will host its Nursing Career Days in Woodstock, Lake Geneva, Janesville and Rockford in October and November.

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: Fall Flu Shot Season

By Jonah Micah Macabuhay | Oct 14, 2018

With pumpkins and changing leaves comes something that’s not so welcome: Flu season.