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2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

Gilbert Okeson (trustee) and Okeson (trust) acquires 2310 Richard Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Linda C Becker purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2310 Richard Ave., Rockford from Gilbert Okeson (trustee) and Okeson (trust) for $81,900.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 34.9 points lower at Kinnikinnick School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Kinnikinnick School, a 34.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Erick and Vivette Hall buy 3527 Lookout Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Brian S. and Roxann Smith sold their home at 3527 Lookout Drive, Rockford to Erick and Vivette Hall for $141,500.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 5 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

Cynthia Marquardt acquires 6104 Wynbrook Drive, Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Cynthia Marquardt purchased a home at 6104 Wynbrook Drive, Cherry Valley from Paul B. Brands (trustee) and Paul B. Brands (trust) for $150,000.

David M. Travis buys 3127 N. Church St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, David M. Travis purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3127 N. Church St., Rockford from James E. Clark (trustee) and Barbara L. Clark (trust) for $61,500.

How much revenue has Rockton SD 140 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy Rockton School District 140 received through state taxes decreased 19.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

94.9 percent of Pecatonica teachers stay put; average earns $46,472 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 94.9 percent of teachers stay at Pecatonica High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Genesis Guajardo and Slavica Andelovic purchase 2913 Sitka Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The eight bedroom, four bathroom home at 2913 Sitka Lane, Rockford was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Infinity Assets LLC for $125,000. The buyers were Genesis Guajardo and Slavica Andelovic.

Samuel A. Miller acquires 1424 Luanna Drive, Owen

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1424 Luanna Drive, Owen was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Cosse Duane F. and Cosse Sarah J. La for $123,500. The buyer was Samuel A. Miller.

Lisa D Shafer unloads 2008 E. State St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Lisa D Shafer sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2008 E. State St., Rockford to William and Sara Frank for $110,000.

Todd and Amber Bartelli sell 3071 Breezeway Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Melissa Heard purchased a home at 3071 Breezeway Drive, Rockford from Todd and Amber Bartelli for $118,000.

Fredia K. Ramsey (trustee) and Fredia K. Ramsey (trust) acquire 4925 Illinois St., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 4925 Illinois St., Loves Park was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Gregory Castronovo and Kimberly A. Corl for $60,000. The buyers were Fredia K. Ramsey (trustee) and Fredia K. Ramsey (trust).

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 19.4 points lower at Caledonia Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Caledonia Elementary School, a 19.4-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Renee L Small unloads 520 Cottage Grove Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Mitchell Labunski purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 520 Cottage Grove Ave., Rockford from Renee L Small for $75,000.

Gabriel E. Gonzalez acquires 1319 27th St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Bruce W Rebelak Jr. and Carol Rebelak sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1319 27th St., Rockford to Gabriel E. Gonzalez for $90,000.

Eleanor Martorana (trustee) and Korsky (trust) unload 2017 Ogilby Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Jose A. Gonzalez purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2017 Ogilby Road, Rockford from Eleanor Martorana (trustee) and Korsky (trust) for $118,000.

Sherry Diamond and Jennifer S Van Ness unload 6252 Steward Road, Owen

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The property at 6252 Steward Road, Owen was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Sherry Diamond and Jennifer S Van Ness for $265,000. The buyers were Jeffrey R. Howell (trustee), Lynne A. Howell (trustee), Jeffrey R. Howell (trust) and Lynne A. Howell (trust).

Margarito Mejia acquires 1329 Seminary St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Margarito Mejia purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1329 Seminary St., Rockford from Stephen Kubacki for $35,000.