Rockford Sun

At Machesney Elementary School, a 19.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 6.5 points lower at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 6.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

86.8 percent of Guilford teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

More than 86.8 percent of teachers stay at Guilford High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

87.6 percent of Jefferson teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

More than 87.6 percent of teachers stay at Jefferson High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 5.3 points lower at Lewis Lemon Elementary

At Lewis Lemon Elementary, a 5.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Sep 21, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of September 21 to September 28.

Robert G. and Carol J. Kaysen unload 5570 White Plains Way, Rockford

On Sept. 21, 2018, Ramon and Juana Tello purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 5570 White Plains Way, Rockford from Robert G. and Carol J. Kaysen for $120,000.

Report: 50 percent of 2015 Belvidere High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 85 percent of Belvidere High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Jessica Jackson unloads 1122 Chelsea Ave., Rockford

On Sept. 21, 2018, Jessica Jackson sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1122 Chelsea Ave., Rockford to Drew M Willisa for $94,900.

Douglas C. and Mari J. Frenk acquires 2306 Montana Ave., Rockford

On Sept. 21, 2018, Veta Fluegel purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2306 Montana Ave., Rockford from Douglas C. and Mari J. Frenk for $82,900.

Statewide test results: low income students score 10.5 points lower at Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School

At Clifford P. Carlson Elementary School, a 10.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Richard W. Spanton Jr. unloads 6702 Yale Bridge Road, Shirland

The property at 6702 Yale Bridge Road, Shirland was sold on Sept. 21, 2018 by Richard W. Spanton Jr. for $628,000. The buyer was Prosser Management LLC.

Statewide test results: low income students score 1.9 points lower at Thurgood Marshall School

At Thurgood Marshall School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Andrew M. Vowles acquires 2153 Havaview Drive, Rockford