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At Arthur Froberg Elementary School, a 15.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Stewart R. and Madeline M. Johnson acquire 6658 Nestlewood Drive, Roscoe

The three bedroom home at 6658 Nestlewood Drive, Roscoe was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Secretary of Housing and Urban Development and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for $144,113. The buyers were Stewart R. and Madeline M. Johnson.

Aaron W. Pickard and Heather L Jarosz acquire 507 Pershing Drive, MacHesney Park

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 507 Pershing Drive, MacHesney Park was sold on Oct. 30, 2018 by Chris Mei for $70,500. The buyers were Aaron W. Pickard and Heather L Jarosz.

Poplar Grove Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Poplar Grove Elementary School stayed flat at 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 17.3 points lower at Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School

At Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School, a 17.3-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 39.6 points lower at Prairie Hill Elementary School

At Prairie Hill Elementary School, a 39.6-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Joylyn E. and Randy O. Weibel purchase 1306 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake

On Oct. 30, 2018, Joylyn E. and Randy O. Weibel purchased a home at 1306 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake from Richard and Carol Glyman for $250,000.

67.7 percent of North Boone Upper teachers stay put; average earns $52,515 per year

More than 67.7 percent of teachers stay at North Boone Upper Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Barbara A. MacQueen and Maurice E. Daubs unload 16215 Seventh St., Seward

On Oct. 30, 2018, German Fonseca De La Torre and Maria C. Fonseca purchased a home at 16215 Seventh St., Seward from Barbara A. MacQueen and Maurice E. Daubs for $125,000.

A. C. Thompson Elementary School reports 7% truancy rate

The truancy rate at A. C. Thompson Elementary School fell to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has Hononegah CHD 207 received from state taxpayers?

The subsidy Hononegah Community High School District 207 received through state taxes decreased 22.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

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

Rockford Public School District 205, Harlem Community School District 122 and Kinnikinnick Community Consolidated School District 131 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Kevin M. and Melissa S. Heideman purchase 917 Grant Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 29, 2018

On Oct. 29, 2018, Duane R. and Denise Y. Black sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 917 Grant Ave., Rockford to Kevin M. and Melissa S. Heideman for $40,000.

79.2 percent of South Beloit Sr teachers stay put; average earns $49,890 per year

More than 79.2 percent of teachers stay at South Beloit Sr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Marsha White-Smith and Marsha White Smith acquire 1307 Scottswood Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 29, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1307 Scottswood Road, Rockford was sold on Oct. 29, 2018 by Srl Rentals Inc. for $92,500. The buyers were Marsha White-Smith and Marsha White Smith.

Pecatonica Community Middle School reports 1% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Pecatonica Community Middle School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 35.7 points lower at Whitman Post Elementary School

At Whitman Post Elementary School, a 35.7-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Ben A. Jeffries (trustee), Arlene J. Jeffries (trustee) and Jeffries (trust) sell 10160 Debbie Lane, MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 29, 2018

On Oct. 29, 2018, Ben A. Jeffries (trustee), Arlene J. Jeffries (trustee) and Jeffries (trust) sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 10160 Debbie Lane, MacHesney Park to Robert W. and Shelly L. Ciaccio for $147,500.

Durand Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Durand Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 55.0 points lower at Stephen Mack Middle School