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News from October 2018

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 23, 2018

Rockford Public School District 205, Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 and Harlem Community School District 122 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Marcia and Laird Kayler acquire 15748 Hauley Road, Shirland

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

On Oct. 22, 2018, Marcia and Laird Kayler purchased a property at 15748 Hauley Road, Shirland from Randy D Dimmel, Sandra A. Fiebig, Ergen Christine L By and James Poa Meason for $210,000.

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Caledonia Elementary School reports 5% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The truancy rate at Caledonia 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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Mcintosh Elementary reports 18% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The truancy rate at Mcintosh Elementary stayed flat at 18 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Wells Fargo Bank acquires 2208 16th Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

On Oct. 22, 2018, Michael Robert Fritchen purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2208 16th Ave., Rockford from Wells Fargo Bank for $38,699.

Lay Doh Wa acquires 638 16th Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The six bedroom, two bathroom home at 638 16th Ave., Rockford was sold on Oct. 22, 2018 by Amornrat and Siphanh Khempaseuth for $60,000. The buyer was Lay Doh Wa.

Debra Huene (trustee) and Schryer (trust) acquires 213 Euclid Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

On Oct. 22, 2018, Robert A. Blum purchased a two bedroom, two bathroom home at 213 Euclid Ave., Rockford from Debra Huene (trustee) and Schryer (trust) for $41,000.

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Statewide test results: black students score 6.6 points lower at R. K. Welsh Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

At R. K. Welsh Elementary School, a 6.6-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: black students score 6.1 points lower at Brookview Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

At Brookview Elementary School, a 6.1-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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54 percent of Legacy Acad of Excellence teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

More than 54 percent of teachers stay at Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chad and Holly Wiese buy 2173 Crestway Court, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

On Oct. 22, 2018, Robert E. Swanson sold their home at 2173 Crestway Court, Belvidere to Chad and Holly Wiese for $115,000.

Kevin L Whaley purchases 1809 15th Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 22, 2018

On Oct. 22, 2018, Daniel M. Luna (trustee) and Daniel M. Luna (trust) sold their property at 1809 15th Ave., Rockford to Kevin L Whaley for $60,000.

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Kinnikinnick School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

The truancy rate at Kinnikinnick School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Illinois colleges’ soccer programs field 3,650 students

By Rockford Sun reports | Oct 22, 2018

Rock Valley College ranked No. 49 for student soccer participation in the state, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of college sports participation.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

Rockford Public School District 205, Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 and Harlem Community School District 122 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses 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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Ledgewood Elementary School reports 0.3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Ledgewood Elementary School rose to 0.3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Lewis Lemon Elementary reports 51% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Lewis Lemon Elementary rose to 51 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Prairie Hill Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Prairie Hill Elementary School fell to 1 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: black students score 5.9 points lower at Riverdahl Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

At Riverdahl Elementary School, a 5.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: black students score 2.9 points lower at Maud E. Johnson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

At Maud E. Johnson Elementary School, a 2.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.