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MERCY ROCKFORD HEALTH SYSTEM: Mercyhealth Gala Raffle to Benefit Rooftop Healing Garden at Riverside Campus

The Mercyhealth Development Foundation is pleased to announce its community raffle to benefit the rooftop healing garden at the new Mercyhealth Riverside Campus.

SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: Mary Kay Delivers 200 Care Packages to SwedishAmerican Oncology Patients

A shiny Mary Kay Pink Cadillac driven by Tandy Fischer, Mary Kay Senior Cadillac Sales Director, arrived at SwedishAmerican’s Regional Cancer Center on Wednesday, September 26 to deliver over 200 care packages to oncology patients.

SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL: SwedishAmerican Caring Canines Celebrate Eight Birthday

Research has shown that a visit by a specially trained therapy dog and handler can reduce stress and pain levels, lower blood pressure and result in shorter hospital stays for many patients.

88.5 percent of Roscoe teachers stay put; average earns $64,823 per year

More than 88.5 percent of teachers stay at Roscoe Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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

The revenue Rockton School District 140 received through local taxes decreased 3.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: white students score 8.0 points higher at Maud E. Johnson Elementary School

At Maud E. Johnson Elementary School, a 8.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 29.3 points higher at Stephen Mack Middle School

At Stephen Mack Middle School, a 29.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 9.3 points higher at Riverdahl Elementary School

At Riverdahl Elementary School, a 9.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 10.0 points higher at Kennedy Middle School

At Kennedy Middle School, a 10.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

87.9 percent of Meehan teachers stay put; average earns $59,937 per year

More than 87.9 percent of teachers stay at Meehan Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

City of Belvidere City Council met August 20.

City of Belvidere City Council met Monday, Aug. 20.

City of Belvidere City Council met August 6.

City of Belvidere City Council met Monday, Aug. 6.

City of Belvidere City Council met July 16.

City of Belvidere City Council met Monday, July 16.

City of Belvidere City Council met July 2.

City of Belvidere City Council met Monday, July 2.

Statewide test results: white students score 8.3 points higher at Swan Hillman Elementary School

At Swan Hillman Elementary School, a 8.3-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

88.7 percent of Abraham Lincoln teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

More than 88.7 percent of teachers stay at Abraham Lincoln Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 26.7 points higher at Montessori Elementary School

At Montessori Elementary School, a 26.7-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.1 points higher at Whitehead Elementary School

At Whitehead Elementary School, a 11.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

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