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City of Rockton Administration Committee met October 1

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

City of Rockton Administration Committee met Monday, Oct. 1.

City of Belvidere City Council met October 15

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 27, 2018

City of Belvidere City Council met Monday, Oct. 15.

John Nelson Elementary School reports 19% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at John Nelson Elementary School rose to 19 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Patrick O. Westcott buys 2001 S. Fourth St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Seferino Hernandez sold their four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2001 S. Fourth St., Rockford to Patrick O. Westcott for $49,900.

Recent Poplar Grove home sales, December 9-15, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of December 9-15, 2018.

Jeffrey Huron (trustee) and Logan (trust) unload 2220 Logan St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Matthew Simpson purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 2220 Logan St., Rockford from Jeffrey Huron (trustee) and Logan (trust) for $50,000.

Gummow committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during third quarter

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

Citizens for Lori Gummow, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,835 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

De Duong sells 1229 Broadway, Rockford

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Martin and Margarita Diaz purchased a property at 1229 Broadway, Rockford from De Duong for $42,000.

Nicholas Bogdonas purchases 215 Hollister Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Kenneth W. and Marion M. Kern sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 215 Hollister Ave., Rockford to Nicholas Bogdonas for $58,000.

Julia Lathrop Elementary School reports 13% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Julia Lathrop Elementary School rose to 13 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Ian A. Waddell and Brittany D. Zdeb acquires 5870 Legacy Lane, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Tyler G. Ragan purchased a three bedroom, four bathroom home at 5870 Legacy Lane, Roscoe from Ian A. Waddell and Brittany D. Zdeb for $158,000.

90.7 percent of Rockton teachers stay put; average earns $60,060.77 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

More than 90.7 percent of teachers stay at Rockton Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Bobby L Shawver purchases 1620 Pierce Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Bobby L Shawver purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1620 Pierce Ave., Rockford from Northwest Rockford Redevelopment Corp. for $47,000.

Prairie Hill Elementary School reports 0.3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

The truancy rate at Prairie Hill Elementary School fell to 0.3 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61073 in 2nd quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

One offender released on parole during the second quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61073, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Statewide test results: 97 percent of Kishwaukee failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 27, 2018

About 3 percent of Kishwaukee Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

Charles W. Cunningham acquires 207 Crane Drive, Winnebago

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Charles W. Cunningham sold their three bedroom home at 207 Crane Drive, Winnebago to Anthony P Bernardi for $118,000.

Linda Ececutor Frisbee, Myrtle L. Frisbee (estate) and Myrtle Frisbee (deceased) sell 220 S. Lincoln Ave., S. Beloit

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Linda Ececutor Frisbee, Myrtle L. Frisbee (estate) and Myrtle Frisbee (deceased) sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 220 S. Lincoln Ave., S. Beloit to Kathleen E. Rydberg for $69,000.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association sell 5387 Rockingham Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 27, 2018

On Dec. 27, 2018, Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5387 Rockingham Drive, Loves Park to Steven Viravong for $125,000.