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10 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61081 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2018

Ten offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 61081, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Report: Sterling spent $9,086 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 17, 2018

Spending per pupil at Sterling Community Unit School District 5 is down 1 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Report: Scales Mound spent $17,422 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2018

Spending per pupil at Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 is up 23 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

15 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61032 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 16, 2018

Fifteen offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 61032, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Spencer L Hayden acquire 315 Sixth Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jun 15, 2018

On June 15, 2018, Ronald J. and Carol L. Messer purchased a home at 315 Sixth Ave., Rochelle from Spencer L Hayden for $100,000.

27 Illinois offenders paroled in zip code 61021 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Twenty seven offenders released on parole during the first quarter live near Illinois zip code 61021, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Report: Eswood spent $12,235 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Eswood Community Consolidated School District 269 is down 5 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Mark S. True (trustee) and Christine True (trustee) purchase 406 E. Betty Place, Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Jun 15, 2018

On June 15, 2018, Mark S. True (trustee) and Christine True (trustee) purchased a home at 406 E. Betty Place, Mount Morris from Michael A. Lizer (trustee) for $108,000.

From Chambana Sun

Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group touts 'groundbreaking' legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After 17 meetings, the Joint Senate and House Higher Education Group is setting new standards for state-funded schools.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill that would bolster legislative inspector's ability to look into sexual harassment claims sent to Rauner

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

House majority leader Michael Madigan’s (D-Chicago) chief of staff, head political operative and appointed House leader have stepped down or been fired since being accused of sexual harassment in the past few months, making HB 138 more timely than ever.

Report: Erie spent $19,503 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2018

Spending per pupil at Erie Community Unit School District 1 is up 43 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

First Choice Rentals LLC acquires 1016 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Jun 13, 2018

The home at 1016 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron was sold on June 13, 2018 by Daniel L. Stanley for $145,000. The buyer was First Choice Rentals LLC.

Devon J. and Ashley M. Canada buy 907 Jefferson St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Jun 13, 2018

On June 13, 2018, James K. Theisen sold their home at 907 Jefferson St., Ore. to Devon J. and Ashley M. Canada for $88,000.

John A. and Brandi J. Hongsermeier buy 409 S. Main St., Leaf River

By NW Illinois News | Jun 13, 2018

On June 13, 2018, Donal W Schelling sold their home at 409 S. Main St., Leaf River to John A. and Brandi J. Hongsermeier for $70,000.

Report: Eastland spent $12,499 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 13, 2018

Spending per pupil at Eastland Community Unit School District 308 is down 6 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Jng Rochelle LLC sells 437 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle for $6.05M

By NW Illinois News | Jun 13, 2018

The property at 437 W. Willis Ave., Rochelle was sold on June 13, 2018 by Jng Rochelle LLC for $6,048,000. The buyers were Gary K. and Lori J. Dunn.

Steven W Messer unloads 840 N. Eighth St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jun 12, 2018

On June 12, 2018, Steven W Messer sold their home at 840 N. Eighth St., Rochelle to Christopher Backus for $87,000.

Eric T Cech unloads 535 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Jun 12, 2018

The home at 535 Autumnwolf Drive, Davis Junction was sold on June 12, 2018 by Eric T Cech for $160,000. The buyers were Ryan G. and Jennifer M. Bounds.

Report: East Dubuque spent $8,936 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 12, 2018

Spending per pupil at East Dubuque Unit School District 119 is up 2 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.