NW Illinois News

Analysis: Proposed K-12 budget would cost Northwest Illinois residents $98.9M more in income taxes

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 31, 2018

Northwest Illinois residents would pay $98,930,320 more in state income taxes if the state agrees to increase school funding by $7.2 billion, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of Illinois Department of Revenue data.

Gary Dunn unloads 1306 Brookside Drive, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2018

On Jan. 31, 2018, Jeffrey D Kopotek and Sarah N. Slavenas purchased a home at 1306 Brookside Drive, Rochelle from Gary Dunn for $105,000.

Christina M Ramos acquires 300 Joanne Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2018

The home at 300 Joanne Lane, Rochelle was sold on Jan. 31, 2018 by US Bank, NA (trustee) for $141,000. The buyer was Christina M Ramos.

Teddy J. and Andrea A. Berry buy 212 S. Oak St., Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Jan 31, 2018

The home at 212 S. Oak St., Stillman Valley was sold on Jan. 31, 2018 by Virgil F. Toepeer Jr. for $103,000. The buyers were Teddy J. and Andrea A. Berry.

Northwest Illinois' 10 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 30, 2018

Grade school districts in Freeport, Paw Paw and Oregon ranked among Northwest Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP lawmakers move to block Rauner’s “Sanctuary State” plan

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

Six Illinois Republican lawmakers have moved to block a bill Gov. Bruce Rauner signed in August exempting illegal immigrants from being deported if local authorities apprehend them on unrelated matters.

Walter H. Prorok sells 910 S. Eighth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Jan 29, 2018

On Jan. 29, 2018, Walter H. Prorok sold their home at 910 S. Eighth St., Ore. to Angel and Martha Mendoza for $97,000.

Northwest Illinois' top 10 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 29, 2018

Grade school districts in Byron, Kings and Lena ranked among Northwest Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 59 percent of Erie students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2018

About 41 percent of Erie Middle School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 59 percent of students failed.

Illinois' 100 worst grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2018

A grade school district in Freeport ranked among Illinois' lowest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Analysis: 50 percent of Erie students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2018

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

Statewide test results: 42 percent of Erie failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 25, 2018

About 58 percent of Erie Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 42 percent of students failed.

Pinecrest Manor hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 24, 2018

Pinecrest Manor, a 125-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Mount Morris, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Franklin Grove Living and Rehab hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Jan 24, 2018

Franklin Grove Living and Rehab, a 312-bed skilled care facility, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the fourth quarter of 2017.

Illinois' top 100 grade school math scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 24, 2018

Grade school districts in Byron, Kings and Lena ranked among Illinois' highest for math aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Juan M. and Medcedes C. Montemayor buy 1091 Page Way, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 24, 2018

On Jan. 24, 2018, Spencer L Hayden sold their home at 1091 Page Way, Rochelle to Juan M. and Medcedes C. Montemayor for $207,500.

Northwest Illinois' 10 worst grade school ELA scores: Where does your school district rank?

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 23, 2018

Grade school districts in Paw Paw, Freeport and Rock Falls ranked among Northwest Illinois' lowest for reading aptitude, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Statewide test results: 80 percent of East Coloma-Nelson students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 22, 2018

About 20 percent of East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 80 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 78 percent of East Coloma-Nelson failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 22, 2018

About 22 percent of East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 78 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 79 percent of East Coloma-Nelson students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 22, 2018

Academic results data released recently reveals 21 percent of East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School students are considered on track for the next grade level.