NW Illinois News

Analysis: 57 percent of Centennial students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 9, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 43 percent of Centennial Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

From Prairie State Wire

Four GOP senators press state education board on school funding delays

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Four Republican senators made it clear to Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) officials how upset they were with the school funding holdup at Tuesday's Senate Education Committee hearing on the SB650 Mandate Waiver.

Michael Bariether and Sue Ellen Barriether acquire 1094 N. Third St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Feb 8, 2018

The home at 1094 N. Third St., Rochelle was sold on Feb. 8, 2018 by Gene R Kempson for $165,500. The buyers were Michael Bariether and Sue Ellen Barriether.

Rankings: 10 worst funded pensions in Northwest Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2018

Savanna, Dixon and Freeport have government pension funds with the lowest funding levels in Northwest Illinois, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Statewide test results: 49 percent of Tilton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2018

About 51 percent of Tilton Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly a half of students failed.

Analysis: 50 percent of Tilton students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 50 percent of Tilton Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 50 percent of Tilton students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 8, 2018

About 50 percent of Tilton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and half of students failed.

Dixon home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Dixon rose by $52,625 while total sales decreased by 42.9%.

Freeport home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Freeport rose by $36,980 while total sales decreased by 91.3%.

Rock Falls home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Rock Falls fell by $47,750 while total sales increased by 30%.

Rochelle home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Rochelle rose by $18,000 while total sales increased by 28.6%.

Sterling home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Sterling rose by $29,300 while total sales decreased by 10%.

Oregon home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Oregon fell by $12,000 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Forreston home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Forreston fell by $3,500 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.

Fulton home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Fulton rose by $15,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

Ashton home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Ashton rose by $24,050 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Polo home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Polo fell by $114,250 while total sales increased by 50%.

Amboy home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Amboy rose by $712,250 while total sales decreased by 50%.

Morrison home prices fall in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Morrison fell by $2,000 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Mount Morris home prices rise in January 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in January 2018 in Mount Morris rose by $10,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.