Rockford Sun

In a year when 93 percent of Belvidere High School seniors graduated on time, 53 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: black students score 4.5 points lower at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 4.5-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2018.

83.5 percent of North Boone teachers stay put; average earns $54,835.87 per year

More than 83.5 percent of teachers stay at North Boone High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 99 percent of Kishwaukee students failed math

About 1 percent of Kishwaukee Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly all of students failed.

Statewide test results: 60 percent of Jean McNair failed English language arts

About 40 percent of Jean McNair Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 60 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: male students score 5.2 points lower at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 5.2-point achievement gap persisted between male and female students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 7.6 points higher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 7.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2018.

Statewide test results: low-income students score 12.8 points lower at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 12.8-point achievement gap persisted between low-income and non-low-income students in 2018.

Statewide test results: white students score 12.1 points higher at Thurgood Marshall Elementary

At Thurgood Marshall Elementary, a 12.1-point achievement gap persisted between white and black students in 2018.

Rockford University has 35th highest number of student athletes in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 28, 2018

Rockford University ranked No. 35 for student athletic participation in the state, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of college sports participation.

Frank R. Locascio sells 2203 Maple Ave., Loves Park

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2203 Maple Ave., Loves Park was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Frank R. Locascio for $90,900. The buyer was Kathryn A. Stepanek.

Mark A. Cassioppi (trustee) and Lucy M. Cassioppi (trust) sell 3521 N Court St., Rockford

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 3521 N Court St., Rockford was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Mark A. Cassioppi (trustee) and Lucy M. Cassioppi (trust) for $99,900. The buyer was Imari Hanserd.

Mddgs Enterprises LLC purchases 504 Westchester Drive, Rockford

On Dec. 28, 2018, Patricia E Ellison sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 504 Westchester Drive, Rockford to Mddgs Enterprises LLC for $99,000.

Statewide test results: 96 percent of Jackson failed English language arts

About 4 percent of Jackson Charter School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 96 percent of students failed.

Machesney Elementary School reports 4% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Machesney Elementary School fell to 4 percent during the 2017-18 school year, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 51 percent of Kinnikinnick students failed math

About 49 percent of Kinnikinnick School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 51 percent of students failed.

Jarod Wheat acquires 2107 Delcy Drive, Rockford

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2107 Delcy Drive, Rockford was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by Vickie Albaugh for $119,500. The buyer was Jarod Wheat.

4930 State St. LLC, Silvija Ziman and Ksenija Hrvojevic sell 4930 E. State St., Rockford for $1.51M

The property at 4930 E. State St., Rockford was sold on Dec. 28, 2018 by 4930 State St. LLC, Silvija Ziman and Ksenija Hrvojevic for $1,506,000. The buyer was Masters Commission International Network Inc..

Nancy Hersey sells 5475 Lake Crest Road, Harlem

On Dec. 28, 2018, Christopher E. and Kelly R. Engler purchased a home at 5475 Lake Crest Road, Harlem from Nancy Hersey for $191,000.

James A. Petrie and Mary Jane R. Aldana acquire 8841 Mariner Drive, MacHesney Park