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Juan A. Roman sells 401 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | May 16, 2018

The home at 401 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle was sold on May 16, 2018 by Juan A. Roman for $110,000. The buyer was Janice Castillo.

Public employee tally: Bottom 100 park districts in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Park districts for Coloma, Dixon and Flagg-Rochelle are among those in Illinois employing the fewest government workers per capita, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Prairie State Wire

GOP senators say slow down on proposal dealing with class size goals

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Too fast and too soon is what three GOP lawmakers expressed about Democrat-sponsored legislation that could alter the newly based $350 million evidence-based funding formula.

From Prairie State Wire

Ives calls for a new vision for the state Republican Party

By Glenn Minnis | 7 years ago

Rep. Jeanne Ives (R-Wheaton) recently took her message centered on shaking up the Republican Party to CLTV's "Politics Tonight" for a “we need a new vision” themed discussion.

Leonard E. Gorsegner (trustee) sells 9 N. Prospect Court, Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | May 15, 2018

On May 15, 2018, Leonard E. Gorsegner (trustee) sold their home at 9 N. Prospect Court, Stillman Valley to Bruce K. and Edie L. Fowler for $146,000.

Report: Forrestville Valley spent $9,318 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Spending per pupil at Forrestville Valley Community Unit School District 221 is down 13 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Analysis: Rochelle administrators rank 322nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Administrators in Rochelle Township High School District 212 earn an average of $103,391 per year, ranking 322nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Byron pays $2.05 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Byron Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 67.2 percent of the $255,854 the Byron Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.05 for every $1 from pension members.

Bryan J Durancik acquires 1219 Westview Drive, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | May 15, 2018

On May 15, 2018, Bryan J Durancik purchased a home at 1219 Westview Drive, Rochelle from Kathleen A. Isley for $97,000.

Michael and Chynna Buda purchase 728 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | May 15, 2018

The home at 728 N. Woolf Court, Rochelle was sold on May 15, 2018 by David S. Pottinger for $122,000. The buyers were Michael and Chynna Buda.

Richard M. Webb acquires 211 School Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | May 15, 2018

The home at 211 School Ave., Rochelle was sold on May 15, 2018 by Richard M. Webb for $114,000. The buyer was Dustin A. Solis.

Austin R. and Megan S. Carr purchase 206 N. Fifth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | May 15, 2018

On May 15, 2018, Lloyd C. Ruthe sold their home at 206 N. Fifth St., Ore. to Austin R. and Megan S. Carr for $99,000.

Report: Which school districts pay the highest administrator salaries?

By Local Labs News Service | May 15, 2018

Public school administrators in Paw Paw Community Unit School District 271 are among those earning the highest average salary in the state, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.