NW Illinois News

Sterling and Rock Falls Firefighters assist the Regional Office of Education with the annual school inspections.

BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: Guided Tour In A Vehicle

Join us for this guided tour in a vehicle for people who can't walk to see the big tree and the top of Bald Hill.

How much revenue has Rochelle CCSD 231 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 received through local taxes increased 22.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 18.8 points lower at Lena-Winslow Junior High School

At Lena-Winslow Junior High School, a 18.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 9.8 points lower at Milledgeville Elementary School

At Milledgeville Elementary School, a 9.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 51 percent of 2015 Dixon High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 83 percent of Dixon High School seniors graduated on time, 51 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

At Dakota Junior Senior, 88 percent of students graduate high school; 82 percent go to college

About 93 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 88 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Patrick Lee acquires 208 N. Franklin St., Byron

The home at 208 N. Franklin St., Byron was sold on Oct. 2, 2018 by Vivian F. Houpt for $127,000. The buyer was Patrick Lee.

How much revenue has Rochelle Twp HSD 212 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Rochelle Township High School District 212 received through local taxes increased 18.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 8.3 points lower at Orangeville Elementary School

At Orangeville Elementary School, a 8.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Marilyn J Primrose acquires 923 N. 16th St., Rochelle

On Oct. 2, 2018, Tara Manning purchased a home at 923 N. 16th St., Rochelle from Marilyn J Primrose for $92,000.

Stan A. Bennett sells 300 S. Third St., Rochelle

On Oct. 2, 2018, Asking Boys Construction LLC purchased a home at 300 S. Third St., Rochelle from Stan A. Bennett for $121,000.

Patrick J. Hogan acquire 800 N. Lakewood Greens Drive, Lost Nation

On Oct. 2, 2018, Dwayne and Sherry Tracy purchased a home at 800 N. Lakewood Greens Drive, Lost Nation from Patrick J. Hogan for $245,000.

School discipline: Which Northwest Illinois districts reported the most suspensions?

Freeport School District 145, Oregon Community Unit School District 220 and Rochelle Township High School District 212 reported the highest rate of students suspended for any reason during the 2016-17 school year in Northwest Illinois.

CITY OF LANARK: City-Wide Leaf Pickup to Begin October 16th

The Maintenance Department will begin community-leaf pick-up each Tuesday of the month, starting Tuesday, October 16, 2018 and will continue until the first measurable snowfall.

CITY OF DIXON: City to Recognize Heroes from Dixon School Shooting

The Dixon City Council will recognize eight local heroes for their bravery and courageous actions during the May 16, 2018 shooting incident at Dixon High School on Monday night.

AMERICAN LEGION: Wilkie: ‘State of the VA is better’

Newly appointed Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) Secretary Robert Wilkie testified Sept. 26 before the Senate Committee on Veterans' Affairs (SVAC).

AMERICAN LEGION: PNC Rohan honored among female military and business leaders