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News from October 2018

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How much revenue has Amboy CUSD 272 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2018

The revenue Amboy Community Unified School District 272 received through local taxes increased 15.8 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

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At Oregon, 98 percent of students graduate high school; 61 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2018

About 98 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 98 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Report: 50 percent of 2015 Warren Jr/Sr High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2018

In a year when 100 percent of Warren Jr/Sr High School seniors graduated on time, 50 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 27.6 points lower at Eswood C. C. Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2018

At Eswood C. C. Grade School, a 27.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Dixon High School reports 20% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 5, 2018

The truancy rate at Dixon High School rose to 20 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Athletes in Action: Football

By LocalLabs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

Athletes in Action tracks players with ties to local communities as they compete at the collegiate level. The following football players will compete during the week of October 2 to October 9.

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City of Freeport City Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2018

City of Freeport City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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City of East Dubuque City Council met September 4.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2018

City of East Dubuque City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 4.

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Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board of Education met August 20.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 4, 2018

Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 Board of Education met Monday, Aug. 20.

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Keven Hoover unloads 1503 E. Kysor Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, 2018, Keven Hoover sold their commercial property at 1503 E. Kysor Drive, Byron to Girten Properties LLC for $200,000.

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Byron CUSD 226 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Byron Community Unit School District 226 on its financial "recognition" list.

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92.3 percent of Galena Primary teachers stay put; average earns $58,619 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

More than 92.3 percent of teachers stay at Galena Primary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 14.5 points lower at Paw Paw Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

At Paw Paw Elementary School, a 14.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Jessica L. and Nathan J. Lucas acquire 1123 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, 2018, Meyers (trust) sold their home at 1123 W. Blackhawk Drive, Byron to Jessica L. and Nathan J. Lucas for $137,000.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 23.2 points lower at River Ridge Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

At River Ridge Middle School, a 23.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 on its financial "recognition" list.

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Matthew S. Farrey buys 932 W. Second St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Oct 4, 2018

On Oct. 4, 2018, Stuart F Typer sold their home at 932 W. Second St., Byron to Matthew S. Farrey for $90,000.

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Statewide test results: low income students score 17.0 points lower at Chadwick Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

At Chadwick Junior High School, a 17.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

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At Orangeville, 100 percent of students graduate high school; 76 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

About 100 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 100 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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78.9 percent of East Dubuque teachers stay put; average earns $41,154 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 4, 2018

More than 78.9 percent of teachers stay at East Dubuque High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.