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47.9 percent of Jackson teachers stay put; average earns $63,732 per year

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The Illinois Schools Report Card finds that 47.9 percent of teachers stay at Jackson Charter School year to year, according to their 2020 three-year average.

Meryln D. Stuen (trust) and Elizabeth M. Stuen (trust) unload 815 Bluecrest Drive, Rockford

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Meryln D. Stuen (trust) and Elizabeth M. Stuen (trust) sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 815 Bluecrest Drive, Rockford to Marca Diane M La for $120,000.

Redin Parts Inc. sells 126 15th Ave., Rockford

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The property at 126 15th Ave., Rockford was sold on Feb. 19 by Redin Parts Inc. for $54,000. The buyer was Jose Lopez.

89 professional licenses set to lapse in zip code 61108 during March

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

89 professional licenses are set to lapse in zip code 61108 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

Cody Allan and Ashley Gray acquire 12416 Lakeview Drive, Loves Park

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The home at 12416 Lakeview Drive, Loves Park was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Kent J Kjellstrom and Kjellstrom Kent J. & Jennifer R. Family Trust for $343,000. The buyers were Cody Allan and Ashley Gray.

Leonardo and Guadalupe Ibarra acquire 718 S. Fifth St., Rockford

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 718 S. Fifth St., Rockford was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Leroy and Tracy Hada for $28,000. The buyers were Leonardo and Guadalupe Ibarra.

10 pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61016 during March

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

Ten pharmacy technician licenses set to lapse in zip code 61016 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

2603 Green Apple Lane, Rockford acquired by Scott Bloom and Anne Lucas

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Scott Bloom and Anne Lucas purchased a four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 2603 Green Apple Lane, Rockford from Niwen Kong and Ahmed S Atwa for $156,000.

1512 Nelson Blvd., Rockford acquired by Jose Lopez

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The property at 1512 Nelson Blvd., Rockford was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by John E. Konopa and Redin Parts for $54,000. The buyer was Jose Lopez.

1317 Ridge Ave., Rockford unloaded by Landis K. Lindell (trustee), Patricia C. Lindell (trustee) and Lindell (trust)

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1317 Ridge Ave., Rockford was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Landis K. Lindell (trustee), Patricia C. Lindell (trustee) and Lindell (trust) for $55,000. The buyer was Aegis 616 Inc..

1513 S. State St., Belvidere sold by Omni Rockford LLC

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Michael R. Graves purchased a home at 1513 S. State St., Belvidere from Omni Rockford LLC for $103,000.

690 Merrion Road, Roscoe acquired by Christopher J. Copus and Nancy E. Winters

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, Brian and Brittany Coulter sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 690 Merrion Road, Roscoe to Christopher J. Copus and Nancy E. Winters for $216,000.

15615 Stonecrest Road, S. Beloit unloaded by Billy W Poa Shroyer Jr., Petry Jeffrey G. By (trustee) and Petry (trust)

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

The home at 15615 Stonecrest Road, S. Beloit was sold on Feb. 19, 2021 by Billy W Poa Shroyer Jr., Petry Jeffrey G. By (trustee) and Petry (trust) for $143,000. The buyers were Benton E. and Laura J. Goding.

1419 Winthrop Lane, Rockford purchased by Sandra Lee and Keith Lee Fisher and Tarina Leigh Frisella

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

On Feb. 19, 2021, U.S. Bank sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1419 Winthrop Lane, Rockford to Sandra Lee and Keith Lee Fisher and Tarina Leigh Frisella for $82,607.

At North Boone, 93 percent of students graduate high school

By Rockford Sun | Feb 19, 2021

About 95 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at North Boone High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.