Rockford Sun

Lee and Alice Sorenson sell 3331 Ironwood Ave., Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Lee and Alice Sorenson sold their home at 3331 Ironwood Ave., Cherry Valley to Forest D. and Beverly J. Shearer for $128,000.

David W. Anderson and Julie A. Slamp purchase 6323 Kimberly Court, Shirland

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The home at 6323 Kimberly Court, Shirland was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Carrie L. and Dan Murwin and Carrie L. Schommer for $195,000. The buyers were David W. Anderson and Julie A. Slamp.

Matthew L. Stellick buys 826 N. Chicago Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 826 N. Chicago Ave., Rockford was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Richard B. and Kristine Lynn Cogswell for $100,000. The buyer was Matthew L. Stellick.

R. K. Welsh Elementary School reports 17% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

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

Juan Angel and Betty J. Alvarez sell 4570 Sunderman Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Juan Angel and Betty J. Alvarez sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 4570 Sunderman Road, Rockford to Leo D. Ball for $123,985.

Nicole L Arand and Jacquelyn De Mink unload 2208 Douglas St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 17, 2018

On Oct. 17, 2018, Nicole L Arand and Jacquelyn De Mink sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2208 Douglas St., Rockford to Jennifer Davis for $90,000.

Analysis: Rockford University women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 66th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 17, 2018

Head coaches of Rockford University women’s teams earn an average of $35,622 annually – the 66th highest average salary in the state – according to a Rockford Sun analysis of federal education data.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Planned Parenthood spends $600K to oust taxpayer-funded abortion opponents from state legislature

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

93 percent of Kinnikinnick teachers stay put; average earns $64,823 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 93 percent of teachers stay at Kinnikinnick School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Michael and Jessica Mendoza unload 2023 Sharon Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Fermin Nunez Nevarez and Maria D. Resendiz Castaneda purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2023 Sharon Ave., Rockford from Michael and Jessica Mendoza for $50,000.

Molly C Timm acquires 3335 Seward Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Morning Wah purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3335 Seward Ave., Rockford from Molly C Timm for $88,500.

Statewide test results: white students score 1.6 points higher at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At Galapagos Rockford Charter School, a 1.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Jason R. and Jessica L. Gobble unload 212 King Henry Road 2, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 212 King Henry Road 2, Candlewick Lake was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Jason R. and Jessica L. Gobble for $125,000. The buyers were Valerie J Davis and William P. Ingram.

Juan A. Ramos acquires 527 E. Eighth St., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Jilian N Reints sold their home at 527 E. Eighth St., Belvidere to Juan A. Ramos for $120,000.

Karen R Manley Kahler unloads 214 Candlewick Drive 3, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Karen R Manley Kahler sold their home at 214 Candlewick Drive 3, Candlewick Lake to Scott and Lorraine Golden for $258,000.

Riley Keith M. By, Riley Michelle By and Anthony Poa Savaiano unload 6362 White Dove Road, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Riley Keith M. By, Riley Michelle By and Anthony Poa Savaiano sold their three bedroom home at 6362 White Dove Road, Roscoe to Kimberley A. Matney for $153,000.

Brian and Megan Cox acquire 13186 Country Meadow Drive, Pecatonica

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 13186 Country Meadow Drive, Pecatonica was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Neil A. and Micah M. Roberts for $182,500. The buyers were Brian and Megan Cox.

Nicholas G. and Amy Ekberg unload 310 Knoll Road, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 310 Knoll Road, Belvidere was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Nicholas G. and Amy Ekberg for $189,000. The buyer was Nathan Scott.

River Hills IV LLC, Lowell L. Freedlund (trustee), Lowell L. Freedlund (trust), Pamela W. Freedlund (trustee) and Pamela W. Freedlund (trust) sell 895 Freedlund Drive, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, River Hills IV LLC, Lowell L. Freedlund (trustee), Lowell L. Freedlund (trust), Pamela W. Freedlund (trustee) and Pamela W. Freedlund (trust) sold their property at 895 Freedlund Drive, Rockton to Old River Hills LLC for $35,000.

Statewide test results: white students score 19.4 points higher at Winnebago Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At Winnebago Middle School, a 19.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.