Rockford Sun

More than 84.1 percent of teachers stay at Haskell Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: black students score 12.9 points lower at Olson Park Elementary School

At Olson Park Elementary School, a 12.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Spring Creek Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Spring Creek Elementary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Side Show Room West acquires 1414 N. Main St., Rockford

On Oct. 24, 2018, Side Show Room West purchased a property at 1414 N. Main St., Rockford from Show Room LLC for $70,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 8.7 points lower at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 8.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Dennis J. and Linda G. Gillig unload 14668 White School Road, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 24, 2018

On Oct. 24, 2018, Kurt C. and Sheila A. Eversole purchased a property at 14668 White School Road, Roscoe from Dennis J. and Linda G. Gillig for $115,000.

House committee hears testimony on first responder mental health

By Kyla Asbury | Oct 23, 2018

The House Police and First Responders Committee heard testimony by several panels on Oct. 10 regarding the mental health of first responders in Illinois after several first responders have committed suicide this year.

44.3 percent of Galapagos Rockford teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

More than 44.3 percent of teachers stay at Galapagos Rockford Charter School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

James and Elizabeth Reader unload 2216 Ridge Ave., Rockford

On Oct. 23, 2018, Loren C Miller purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2216 Ridge Ave., Rockford from James and Elizabeth Reader for $64,000.

Rodney Dale Hendrix unloads 3208 Alta Vista Road, Rockford

On Oct. 23, 2018, Rodney Dale Hendrix sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3208 Alta Vista Road, Rockford to Camilo Perez Jr. for $130,000.

Mary Lee Chandler unloads 14159 Talcott Drive, Roscoe

On Oct. 23, 2018, Mary Lee Chandler sold their six bedroom, four bathroom home at 14159 Talcott Drive, Roscoe to Curtis Lewis for $165,000.

Elizabeth L. Jackson buys 6522 Shady Brook Trail, Loves Park

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 6522 Shady Brook Trail, Loves Park was sold on Oct. 23, 2018 by Andrew J. Whittenburg for $149,900. The buyer was Elizabeth L. Jackson.

Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) unloads 11421 Valerian Way, Roscoe

On Oct. 23, 2018, Jeffrey G. Petry (trustee) sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 11421 Valerian Way, Roscoe to Robyn Crocker for $139,000.

Statewide test results: black students score 7.9 points lower at Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School

At Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School, a 7.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Dorothy R. Andersen (trustee) sells 1830 Darby Lane, Lake Summerset

On Oct. 23, 2018, Dorothy R. Andersen (trustee) sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1830 Darby Lane, Lake Summerset to Donald R. Zeal for $139,900.

Statewide test results: black students score 1.2 points lower at Thurgood Marshall School

At Thurgood Marshall School, a 1.2-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Rollie and Almira Bray purchase 322 W. Seventh St., Belvidere

On Oct. 23, 2018, Rollie and Almira Bray purchased a home at 322 W. Seventh St., Belvidere from Russell L. Christensen, Dorothy Y. Christensen (deceased) and Marsha Braun (heir) for $50,000.

Loves Park Elementary School reports 10% truancy rate