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Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

Nancy L. Waack sells 603 S. Second Ave., Forreston

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2018

The home at 603 S. Second Ave., Forreston was sold on Feb. 28, 2018 by Nancy L. Waack for $65,000. The buyers were Joseph A. Lanou Leger and Megan M. Welch.

Tanner (trust) sells 104 Elliott Drive, Hillcrest

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Timothy S. and Debra A. Carpenter purchased a home at 104 Elliott Drive, Hillcrest from Tanner (trust) for $120,000.

Steve M. and Carol E. Walters buy 1169 W. Second St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Feb 28, 2018

On Feb. 28, 2018, Steve M. and Carol E. Walters purchased a home at 1169 W. Second St., Byron from Penny T. Hill (trustee) for $210,000.

100 most frugal cities in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 28, 2018

Village of Menominee, Village of Nelson and Village of Deer Grove top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

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Illinois counties to get $2.7 million to help child crime victims

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Grants totaling $2.7 million will be awarded to 17 Illinois counties to aid children who have been victims of violent crimes, according to a state criminal justice agency.

Adam M. Arnould acquire 4077 W. Timber Lane, Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2018

On Feb. 27, 2018, Adam M. Arnould sold their home at 4077 W. Timber Lane, Grand Detour to Andy K. and Cynthia M. Weidman for $170,000.

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Analysis: 9 Illinois public colleges hike in-state tuition faster than inflation over 3 years

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Nine public schools in Illinois raised tuition faster than inflation over a three-year period, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of in-state tuition for 2013-14 and 2016-17 at 115 public colleges and universities in 10 Midwest states.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2018

City of Sterling, City of Rock Falls and City of Galena top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Nordic Investment Corp. acquires 410 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2018

On Feb. 26, 2018, Village of Stillman Valley purchased a property at 410 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley from Nordic Investment Corp. for $22,500.

Steven Strang and Sally Sawicki purchase 842 N. 12th St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2018

On Feb. 26, 2018, Fisher (trust) sold their home at 842 N. 12th St., Rochelle to Steven Strang and Sally Sawicki for $87,000.

Analysis: Northwest Illinois SNAP participation costs fell 6.75 percent over two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 23, 2018

Welfare offices in Oregon, Freeport and Sterling saw food stamp costs drop by an average of 6.75 percent from January 2015 to January 2017, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

Nordic Investment Corp. unloads 510 Countryside Drive, Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Feb 22, 2018

On Feb. 22, 2018, Keith Palmer purchased a property at 510 Countryside Drive, Stillman Valley from Nordic Investment Corp. for $8,500.

Northwest Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2018

Government pension funds in Savanna, Rock Falls and Byron depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

Knapp (trust) acquires 306 S. Third St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Feb 20, 2018

On Feb. 20, 2018, Zachery Martin purchased a home at 306 S. Third St., Ore. from Knapp (trust) for $114,500.

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Analysis: Illinois residents pay up to 99 percent more to attend Division I schools than peers in other states

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Illinois residents pay up to 76 percent more to attend a Big Ten school and up to 49 percent more to attend a Mid-America Conference school than their counterparts in other states, according to a Higher Education Tribune’s analysis of in-state tuition at public colleges and universities in 10 Midwest states.

Statewide test results: 73 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2018

About 27 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2018

About 20 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 80 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 76 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 24 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Northwest Illinois pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute most?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 19, 2018

Government pension funds in Freeport, Sterling and Dixon depended most on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.