Rockford Sun

Trent N. and Ginger M. Smith unload 529 Parkway Ave., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The four bedroom, one bathroom home at 529 Parkway Ave., Loves Park was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Trent N. and Ginger M. Smith for $98,000. The buyer was Anna Williams.

James D. and Julie L. Kirk unload 2725 Clines Ford Drive, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Jilian N Reints purchased a home at 2725 Clines Ford Drive, Belvidere from James D. and Julie L. Kirk for $228,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 2.8 points lower at Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Legacy Academy of Excellence Charter School, a 2.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Isabel Camargo acquires 200 Rochester Road 5, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Regions Bank (trustee) and Trust #90-P015-00 sold their home at 200 Rochester Road 5, Candlewick Lake to Isabel Camargo for $150,000.

Alessandro Robert A. D. acquires 5588 Hodges Run Run, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Alessandro Robert A. D. purchased a three bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 5588 Hodges Run Run, Roscoe from Evan Fitzgerald for $236,000.

Christian Garcia Rodriguez purchases 1354 Warren Ave., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The home at 1354 Warren Ave., Belvidere was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Tom and Dana Lee Karsten for $128,900. The buyer was Christian Garcia Rodriguez.

Rickey Phillips acquires 6234 East Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 6234 East Drive, Loves Park was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Rickey Phillips for $78,000. The buyer was Anthony J Parlapiano.

How much revenue has Pecatonica CUSD 321 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

The revenue Pecatonica Community Unit School District 321 received through local taxes decreased 6.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

Timothy J Shoemaker unloads 4826 Cherry Valley Road, Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Timothy J Shoemaker sold their property at 4826 Cherry Valley Road, Cherry Valley to James Tiffany for $42,500.

Shana Rubalcava buys 1038 Caswell St., Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Marco A. Carranza sold their home at 1038 Caswell St., Belvidere to Shana Rubalcava for $108,000.

Dennis Lee and Bonnie J. Butler acquire 10065 Gentian Drive, MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Dennis Lee and Bonnie J. Butler sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 10065 Gentian Drive, MacHesney Park to Robert A. Romero II and Rebecca A. Baggiore for $134,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 5.0 points lower at Galapagos Rockford Charter School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Galapagos Rockford Charter School, a 5.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Krisciuviene Rasa By, Krisciuniene Rasa By and Marija Poa Ziciuviene sell 924 Bluecrest Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Bonita Harrison purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 924 Bluecrest Drive, Rockford from Krisciuviene Rasa By, Krisciuniene Rasa By and Marija Poa Ziciuviene for $125,000.

79.1 percent of West teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 79.1 percent of teachers stay at West Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Patrick Flanagan acquires 2215 Cumberland St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Candice C Boehm sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2215 Cumberland St., Rockford to Patrick Flanagan for $99,900.

Statewide test results: low income students score 17.7 points lower at Gregory Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Gregory Elementary School, a 17.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

Aduddell Linnea Liken (trustee) unloads 5758 Inverness Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Sep 25, 2018

On Sept. 25, 2018, Dennis J. Klapperich purchased a three bedroom, three bathroom home at 5758 Inverness Drive, Rockford from Aduddell Linnea Liken (trustee) for $150,000.