Rockford Sun

On Sept. 27, 2018, Robert Scott and Jennifer Shacklee purchased a home at 1414 S. Main St., Belvidere from Janice Sue Gritzmacher (trustee) and Janice Sue Gritzmacher (trust) for $85,000.

84.9 percent of Belvidere South teachers stay put; average earns $59,937 per year

More than 84.9 percent of teachers stay at Belvidere South Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Seth and Joline Oates purchase 115 Shadowbrook Drive, Capron

The home at 115 Shadowbrook Drive, Capron was sold on Sept. 27, 2018 by Diana L Jenkins for $126,500. The buyers were Seth and Joline Oates.

Andrea and Yazmin A. Gonzalez, Maria Garcia, Jazmin A. Gonzalez-Garcia and Maria Del Rosario Garcia-Pacheco unload 2108 Lake Shore Drive, Belvidere

On Sept. 27, 2018, Artemio Rubalcaba purchased a home at 2108 Lake Shore Drive, Belvidere from Andrea and Yazmin A. Gonzalez, Maria Garcia, Jazmin A. Gonzalez-Garcia and Maria Del Rosario Garcia-Pacheco for $107,500.

Camelia Mendez acquires 1508 Christina St., Rockford

On Sept. 27, 2018, Wade H. and Sandy E. Vance sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1508 Christina St., Rockford to Camelia Mendez for $43,500.

Statewide test results: white students score 12.2 points higher at Harlem Middle School

At Harlem Middle School, a 12.2-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Ringwood Holdings LLC - Residential Series acquires 803 Fremont St., Belvidere

On Sept. 27, 2018, Billy J. Robertson (trustee) sold their home at 803 Fremont St., Belvidere to Ringwood Holdings LLC - Residential Series for $59,900.

National Residential Nominee Services Inc. buys 1601 Tranquil Place, Durand

On Sept. 27, 2018, National Residential Nominee Services Inc. purchased a home at 1601 Tranquil Place, Durand from Barry J. and Anne M. Robins for $164,900.

86.1 percent of Eisenhower teachers stay put; average earns $60,436 per year

More than 86.1 percent of teachers stay at Eisenhower Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Winnebago County Board met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 27, 2018

Winnebago County Board met 5:30 p.m. Monday, September 24.

City of Belvidere Committee of the Whole met September 24

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Sep 27, 2018

City of Belvidere Committee of the Whole met 6 p.m. Monday, September 24.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.4 points higher at West Middle School

At West Middle School, a 11.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2017.

Robert Meyers buys 6411 Edgewood Road, MacHesney Park

On Sept. 27, 2018, Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association sold their home at 6411 Edgewood Road, MacHesney Park to Robert Meyers for $160,000.

How much revenue has Prairie Hill CCSD 133 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District 133 received through local taxes increased 15.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of public schools data.

Stephen Martellaro unloads 268 Teakwood Road, MacHesney Park

On Sept. 26, 2018, Jessica Stuckey purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 268 Teakwood Road, MacHesney Park from Stephen Martellaro for $165,000.

Halford R. and Renee E. Newland sell 13853 Lozenge Drive, S. Beloit

The three bedroom home at 13853 Lozenge Drive, S. Beloit was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Halford R. and Renee E. Newland for $167,000. The buyers were Greg and Gregory Behnke.

Elton E Spiess unloads 15202 Rockdale Road, S. Beloit

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 15202 Rockdale Road, S. Beloit was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Elton E Spiess for $158,000. The buyers were Timothy A. and Gabbriell L. Wallisch.

Steinbis Properties LLC acquire 1104 Warren Ave., Belvidere

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1104 Warren Ave., Belvidere was sold on Sept. 26, 2018 by Steinbis Properties LLC for $96,900. The buyers were Martin Alvarado Covarrubias and M Filomena Orozco Avila.

81.5 percent of Washington teachers stay put; average earns $59,937 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 81.5 percent of teachers stay at Washington Academy year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Neil T Rieff acquires 711 E. Franklin St., Rockton