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News from October 2018

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Whitman Post Elementary School reports 0.2% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Whitman Post Elementary School fell to 0.2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Elizabeth and Steven Hamburg sell 1242 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 1242 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Elizabeth and Steven Hamburg for $220,000. The buyers were Martin and Grainne Keane.

Donald L. and Arlene J. Snap sell 6319 Park Ridge Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 6319 Park Ridge Road, Loves Park was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Donald L. and Arlene J. Snap for $115,000. The buyers were James M. and Holly C. Burke.

Joseph Harmon acquires 219 W Union St., Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 219 W Union St., Rockton was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Steven and Amy Juhl for $120,000. The buyer was Joseph Harmon.

Jeffrey R. and Amanda P. Hamaker acquire 512 Laurel Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 512 Laurel Drive, Rockford was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Jeffrey R. and Amanda P. Hamaker for $100,000. The buyers were Donald and Susie Lee Jobe.

Carrie Porter purchases 8913 Birdie Bend, Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Marc D Williams sold their four bedroom, three bathroom home at 8913 Birdie Bend, Cherry Valley to Carrie Porter for $212,000.

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87.2 percent of Caledonia teachers stay put; average earns $59,937 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 87.2 percent of teachers stay at Caledonia Elementary School 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 8.2 points higher at Conklin Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At Conklin Elementary School, a 8.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Jack L. Torney (trustee), Jack L. Torney (trust), Anne R. Torney (trustee) and Anne R. Torney (trust) unload 12632 Pemberton Place, Pecatonica

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Jack L. Torney (trustee), Jack L. Torney (trust), Anne R. Torney (trustee) and Anne R. Torney (trust) sold their home at 12632 Pemberton Place, Pecatonica to Sean D. and Margaret E. Holloway for $450,000.

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Statewide test results: white students score 4.6 points higher at C. Henry Bloom Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At C. Henry Bloom Elementary School, a 4.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Zachary Stohr acquires 716 Fremont St., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 716 Fremont St., Belvidere was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Zachary Stohr for $109,900. The buyer was Ismael Santoyo.

Brandon D. Vangorkum unloads 131 Liverpool Drive 9, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 131 Liverpool Drive 9, Candlewick Lake was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Brandon D. Vangorkum for $119,000. The buyer was Taylor J. Hosta.

Wesley Robert and Wesley Elizabeth J. sell 1764 Fox Field Drive, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 1764 Fox Field Drive, Belvidere was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Wesley Robert and Wesley Elizabeth J. for $150,000. The buyer was Monica L Todd.

Robert Garramone III acquires 117 Birch Drive 6, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Clifford A. Beyer sold their home at 117 Birch Drive 6, Candlewick Lake to Robert Garramone III for $151,500.

Marc D Williams buys 5489 Nashua Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Meng Lor sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 5489 Nashua Drive, Loves Park to Marc D Williams for $231,000.

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Prairie Hill CCSD 133 Swanson paid in $18K to teachers pension fund, could collect $400K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

Retired Prairie Hill CCSD 133 employee Crystal Swanson saved $18,363 toward her pension over 11 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

Nicholas J. and Corina A. Steiner acquires 207 Summit St., Poplar Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Nicholas J. and Corina A. Steiner sold their home at 207 Summit St., Poplar Grove to Margarette C Fiebig for $69,500.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

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

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STATELINE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Casino Night

By Press release submission | Oct 15, 2018

Hey Greater Beloit Chamber of Commerce and Rising Professionals of Beloit.

Mark A. and Jody A. Pagni sell 204 Acorn Drive, Poplar Grove

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 15, 2018

The four bedroom, three bathroom home at 204 Acorn Drive, Poplar Grove was sold on Oct. 15, 2018 by Mark A. and Jody A. Pagni for $189,000. The buyers were Brandon D. Van Gorkum and Kristen V Street.