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News from October 2018

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Statewide test results: black students score 5.9 points lower at Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

At Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School, a 5.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School reports 34% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The truancy rate at Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School rose to 34 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rockford City of sells 1006 Kishwaukee St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, John O. Thayil purchased a property at 1006 Kishwaukee St., Rockford from Rockford City of for $3,000.

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Winnebago County Board will meet October 25

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Oct 26, 2018

Winnebago County Board will meet at 6 p.m. Thursday, October 25.

Marvin D. Brown buys 3046 Huffman Blvd., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, Keri M Cox sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3046 Huffman Blvd., Rockford to Marvin D. Brown for $45,000.

Bryan D. Anderson (trustee) acquires 4837 Cardamon Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, Bryan D. Anderson (trustee) sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 4837 Cardamon Lane, Rockford to Bria C Farrell for $147,500.

American Capital Financial Group LLC sells 1312 Grant Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, American Capital Financial Group LLC sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1312 Grant Ave., Rockford to Hub City Investments LLC for $280,000.

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Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 24.2 points lower at Harlem Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

At Harlem Middle School, a 24.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

James E. Andres Jr. acquires 1121 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, James E. Andres Jr. purchased a home at 1121 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake from Richard A. Schuelke (trustee), Tyka J. Schuelke (trustee) and Richard A. & Tyka J. Schuelke (declaration of trust) for $198,000.

Glen R. and Gust L. Johnson sell 521 Schauer Lane, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

On Oct. 26, 2018, Glen R. and Gust L. Johnson sold their home at 521 Schauer Lane, Belvidere to Ruth A. Stuhr (trustee) and Stuhr Ruth A. 2008 (declaration of trust) for $470,000.

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75.8 percent of Beyer teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

More than 75.8 percent of teachers stay at Beyer Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Daniel R. and Nancy A. Outler sell 5694 Southdown Lane, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The home at 5694 Southdown Lane, Roscoe was sold on Oct. 26, 2018 by Daniel R. and Nancy A. Outler for $185,000. The buyers were Richard R. and Elizabeth A. Rundblade.

James J. and Rhonda S. Harrison acquire 606 Moth St., Pecatonica

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The home at 606 Moth St., Pecatonica was sold on Oct. 26, 2018 by James J. and Rhonda S. Harrison for $156,000. The buyers were Timothy E. and Amy M. Fraser.

Craig A. Doty unloads 730 W. Hampton Ave., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The four bedroom, three bathroom home at 730 W. Hampton Ave., Loves Park was sold on Oct. 26, 2018 by Craig A. Doty for $235,000. The buyers were Michael and Erin Morey.

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92.3 percent of Durand teachers stay put; average earns $51,258 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

More than 92.3 percent of teachers stay at Durand 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: black students score 5.7 points higher at Gregory Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

At Gregory Elementary School, a 5.7-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

Kreena K Robbins and Kathryn S. Burbury sell 101 Griffin Place 8, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The home at 101 Griffin Place 8, Candlewick Lake was sold on Oct. 26, 2018 by Kreena K Robbins and Kathryn S. Burbury for $216,500. The buyers were Hyung N Raphael and Benjamin Maxwell and Alexandra Mercedes Frost.

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Galapagos Rockford Charter School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 26, 2018

The truancy rate at Galapagos Rockford Charter School fell to 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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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Licensed Massage Therapist Completes Specialized Oncology Certification

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2018

Tammy Walker, SwedishAmerican Licensed Massage Therapist recently completed the highest and most rigorous course of study set forth by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork, the Oncology Massage Specialty Certificate Program.

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SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican VP of Operations Earns Top Award From American College of Healthcare Executives

By Press release submission | Oct 26, 2018

Jedediah Cantrell, VP of Operations at SwedishAmerican a Division of UW Health in Rockford Illinois, received the American College of Healthcare Executives Senior-Level Healthcare Executive Regent’s Award on Friday, October 12, 2018 at the chapter’s fall conference in Normal Illinois.