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From Prairie State Wire

2018 election night preview: More competitive races now in play than in 2014

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Unlike the dynamic four years ago, a majority of the Illinois House races – 56 percent – will be competitive contests pitting major party candidates during the Nov. 6 midterm election.

From Prairie State Wire

Student academic performance looks mostly static on new Illinois Report Card

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

An annual Illinois assessment of student, school and school district performance labels more than 77 percent of K-12 schools as exemplary or commendable, even though students' academic test results appear static and sub-par in many instances

87.5 percent of German Valley teachers stay put; average earns $54,424 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 87.5 percent of teachers stay at German Valley Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Daniel J. Monaco purchases 112 E. Merchant St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Daniel J. Monaco purchased a home at 112 E. Merchant St., Byron from Terry D Gobin for $143,000.

River Ridge Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at River Ridge Middle School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 22.9 points lower at River Ridge Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At River Ridge Elementary School, a 22.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Corey M Sneyd acquires 5264 Harlan Drive, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Charles T. Sneyd sold their home at 5264 Harlan Drive, Rochelle to Corey M Sneyd for $105,000.

Douglas T. Hamby sells 719 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Douglas T. Hamby sold their home at 719 W. 10th Ave., Rochelle to Leopoldo and Danielle Garcia for $144,000.

How much revenue has River Ridge CUSD 210 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The subsidy River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 received through state taxes decreased 22.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Ronald K Bjorklund unloads 627 Cranbrook Lane, Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Oct 31, 2018

On Oct. 31, 2018, Frank Bertolami purchased a home at 627 Cranbrook Lane, Mount Morris from Ronald K Bjorklund for $135,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 29.1 points lower at Southside School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Southside School, a 29.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 19.1 points lower at Amboy Central Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

At Amboy Central Elementary School, a 19.1-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Paw Paw Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at Paw Paw Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

100 percent of River Ridge teachers stay put; average earns $67,932 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

More than 100 percent of teachers stay at River Ridge High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

East Dubuque Junior High reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 31, 2018

The truancy rate at East Dubuque Junior High rose to 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gerald E. Sepesy acquires 612 S. First St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Oct 31, 2018

The home at 612 S. First St., Ore. was sold on Oct. 31, 2018 by Gerald E. Sepesy for $84,000. The buyer was Dennis E. Price.

From Prairie State Wire

State House election preview: Candidates square off in 66 of 118 midterm races

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

The number of Illinois House races being contested by major-party candidates on Nov. 6 is up 13.6 percent over the last midterm election in 2014, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis.

Ferry (trust) unloads 601 Errett Road, Hillcrest

By NW Illinois News | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Ferry (trust) sold their home at 601 Errett Road, Hillcrest to Jovanna J Chavez for $170,000.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 31.2 points lower at Forreston Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At Forreston Grade School, a 31.2-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.

Statewide test results: with individualized education plans students score 18.9 points lower at East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

At East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, a 18.9-point achievement gap persisted between with individualized education plans and without individualized education plans students in 2017.