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Administrators in West Carroll Community Unit School District 314 earn an average of $75,733 per year, ranking 802nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Brian J Galto buys 224 Joanne Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Dianne L. Watson (trustee) sold their home at 224 Joanne Lane, Rochelle to Brian J Galto for $131,000.

Report: Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund lost $7,123 in investment income in 2016

By NW Illinois News | May 25, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund lost 0.40 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Graduates earn 625 degrees, certificates from Highland Community College

About 28.8 percent of the 625 degrees and certificates handed out by the Highland Community College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to the latest

Report: Average pensioner in Rock Falls Police Pension Fund earns $53,239 per year

The Rock Falls Police Pension Fund had 20 active participants receiving an average salary of $53,239 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Lynn Edwin Koenen acquires 108 N Green Ash Drive, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | May 25, 2018

The home at 108 N Green Ash Drive, Lost Nation was sold on May 25, 2018 by Lynn Edwin Koenen for $170,000. The buyer was Heather Marie Shroyer.

Analysis: Savanna pays $10.23 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Savanna Firefighters Pension Fund

Taxpayers contributed 91.1 percent of the $106,141 the Savanna Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $10.23 for every $1 from pension members.

Analysis: Whiteside County ranks 21th in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

Whiteside County in the Sterling Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the 21th highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

Joe and Sharon Kryszak acquire 3785 W. Rock St., Grand Detour

On May 24, 2018, William D. Kohanek sold their home at 3785 W. Rock St., Grand Detour to Joe and Sharon Kryszak for $145,000.

Report: Rochelle spent $10,377 per student in 2016-17

Spending per pupil at Rochelle Township High School District 212 is down 24 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Report: Rochelle Police Pension Fund gained $357,813 in investment income in 2016

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Rochelle Police Pension Fund netted 3.17 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Average pensioner in Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund earns $53,721 per year

The Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $53,721 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Steven E Wisnewski acquires 209 N. Mix St., Ore.

On May 24, 2018, Susan M. Stover sold their home at 209 N. Mix St., Ore. to Steven E Wisnewski for $42,000.

Analysis: Warren administrators rank 633rd in state for average pay

Administrators in Warren Community Unit School District 205 earn an average of $88,284 per year, ranking 633rd out of 858 districts in the state.

Stephanie L Orlikowski Claros buys 1051 N. Ninth St., Rochelle

On May 24, 2018, Michael D. Albers sold their home at 1051 N. Ninth St., Rochelle to Stephanie L Orlikowski Claros for $155,000.

April L Reed unloads 119 N. Roy Ave., Hillcrest

On May 24, 2018, April L Reed sold their home at 119 N. Roy Ave., Hillcrest to Socorro G. and Alejandro Castro for $79,000.

Sonja A. McCulloch buys 904 W. Eighth Ave., Rochelle

The home at 904 W. Eighth Ave., Rochelle was sold on May 24, 2018 by Charles D. Millotte (trustee) for $105,000. The buyer was Sonja A. McCulloch.

Analysis: Rock Falls pays $2.60 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Rock Falls Police Pension Fund