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The truancy rate at Freeport Middle School rose to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Oregon Elementary School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Oregon Elementary School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

79.7 percent of West Carroll teachers stay put; average earns $48,891 per year

More than 79.7 percent of teachers stay at West Carroll High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

East Coloma - Nelson CESD 20 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed East Coloma Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20 on its financial "recognition" list.

Challand Middle School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Challand Middle School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

City of East Dubuque City Council met October 1.

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Oct. 1.

City of Dixon City Council met October 1.

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Oct. 1.

City of Byron Community Services Committee met October 3.

City of Byron Community Services Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 3.

City of Byron Administrative Committee met October 3.

City of Byron Administrative Committee met Wednesday, Oct. 3.

City of Byron Council met October 3.

City of Byron Council met Wednesday, Oct. 3.

Byron Forest Preserve District Board will meet October 10.

Byron Forest Preserve District Board will meet at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 10.

Byron Forest Preserve District Board met October 1

http://www.byronforestpreserve.com/agendas.aspx met Monday, Oct. 1.

Rochelle Township High School reports 2% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Rochelle Township High School rose to 2 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

89.6 percent of Monroe Center teachers stay put; average earns $51,934 per year

More than 89.6 percent of teachers stay at Monroe Center Grade School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 18.0 points lower at Creston Elementary School

At Creston Elementary School, a 18.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Sterling High School reports 8% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Sterling High School rose to 8 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

79.7 percent of Eastland teachers stay put; average earns $55,123 per year

More than 79.7 percent of teachers stay at Eastland Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: low income students score 2.2 points lower at Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School

At Paw Paw Jr/Sr High School, a 2.2-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Creston CCSD 161 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 on its financial "recognition" list.

Dakota CUSD 201 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education