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The home at 303 W. Willow St., Forreston was sold on Aug. 31, 2018 by Gregory (trust) for $150,000. The buyer was Groenewold (trust).

Hillcrest reports 6 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $132,500 to purchase a home on March 15 paid the top home sale price for Hillcrest in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Rochelle Township High School District 212 students suspended 293 times in a single school year

Rochelle Township High School District 212 reported 293 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Lawrence and Megan Elvin buy 306 S. Barber Ave., Polo

On Aug. 31, 2018, Lisa Petree sold their home at 306 S. Barber Ave., Polo to Lawrence and Megan Elvin for $68,000.

Elizabeth Township Board of Supervisors met July 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2018

Elizabeth Township Board of Supervisors met Monday, July 9.

City of Freeport City Council July 19.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2018

City of Freeport City Council met Thursday, July 19.

City of Freeport City Council met July 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Aug 31, 2018

City of Freeport City Council met Thursday, July 26.

Joshua H. Carpenter unloads 1602 N. Southfield Lane, Byron

On Aug. 31, 2018, Pamela J Myers purchased a home at 1602 N. Southfield Lane, Byron from Joshua H. Carpenter for $154,000.

River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 students suspended 1 times in a single school year

River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 reported one suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Michael A. Davis sells 507 W. Dixon St., Polo

The home at 507 W. Dixon St., Polo was sold on Aug. 31, 2018 by Michael A. Davis for $69,000. The buyers were Nikolas and Amanda Manthei.

New Leaf Homes LLC acquire 760 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction

On Aug. 31, 2018, New Leaf Homes LLC sold their property at 760 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction to Joshua H. and Stacey L. Carpenter for $198,500.

How has spending changed at Rochelle CCSD 231?

Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 increased per-student spending 16 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Rafael Boeder purchases 116 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Aug 30, 2018

On Aug. 30, 2018, Douglas J. Taube sold their home at 116 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle to Rafael Boeder for $150,000.

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 students suspended 6 times in a single school year

Prophetstown-Lyndon-Tampico Community Unit School District 3 reported six suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Reed E Spaulding Trsutee acquires 115 E. Fifth St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Aug 30, 2018

The home at 115 E. Fifth St., Byron was sold on Aug. 30, 2018 by Reed E Spaulding Trsutee for $119,000. The buyer was Nicholas J. Saviano.

Lost Nation reports 5 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $295,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 28 paid the top home sale price for Lost Nation in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Polo Community Unit School District 222 students suspended 9 times in a single school year

Polo Community Unit School District 222 reported nine suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at River Ridge CUSD 210?