NW Illinois News

81.7 percent of Merrill teachers stay put; average earns $52,227 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

More than 81.7 percent of teachers stay at Merrill Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Erie CUSD 1 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Erie Community Unit School District 1 on its financial "recognition" list.

From Prairie State Wire

KOLBER: Illinois’ 120% income tax increase

By Vince Kolber | 6 years ago

I know what you're thinking: "What 120% tax increase could you be talking about?" Well let's take a look at what happened in 2017.

School discipline: Which Northwest Illinois districts reported the most suspensions due to dangerous weapons?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 8, 2018

Creston Community Consolidated School District 161, Stockton Community Unit School District 206 and Rock Falls Township High School District 301 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to a dangerous weapon during the 2016-17 school year in Northwest Illinois, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61071?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There were seven offenders released on parole during the third quarter living near Illinois zip code 61071, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees in Savanna convicted of crimes against persons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a crime against a person released on parole in Savanna during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Lost Nation home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By NW Illinois News | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Lost Nation fell by $10,500 while total sales increased by 125%.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees in Freeport convicted of cyber crimes

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a cyber crime released on parole in Freeport during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

How did Brian W Stewart spend campaign funds in the third quarter?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

Republican Brian W Stewart's election campaign committee, Citizens for Brian W Stewart, spent $10,753 in the third quarter, according to committee expenditure records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Q3 2018 parolees recap: who was paroled in Lena?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There was one offender released on parole during the third quarter that lives in Lena, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Stillman Valley home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By NW Illinois News | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Stillman Valley fell by $3,000 while total sales remained unchanged with six homes sold.

Q3 2018 parolees recap: who was paroled in Rock Falls?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There were six offenders released on parole during the third quarter that live in Rock Falls zip codes, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Parolees Recap: Who was paroled in zip code 61068?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There were five offenders released on parole during the third quarter living near Illinois zip code 61068, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees in Dixon convicted of financial crimes or fraud

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There was an offender convicted of a financial crime or fraud released on parole in Dixon during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Rochelle home prices fall in the third quarter of 2018

By NW Illinois News | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in the third quarter of 2018 in Rochelle fell by $7,500 while total sales increased by 48.4%.

Savanna home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Savanna rose by $32,250 while total sales increased by 20%.

Q3 2018 Recap: Parolees in Freeport convicted of crimes involving weapons

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

There were two offenders convicted of crimes involving weapons released on parole in Freeport during the third quarter, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

Rock Falls Township High School reports 4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

The truancy rate at Rock Falls Township High School stayed flat at 4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Erie home prices rise in September 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Erie rose by $750 while total sales increased by 200%.

Hillcrest home prices rise in September 2018

By NW Illinois News | Oct 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in September 2018 in Hillcrest rose by $69,000 while total sales remained unchanged with three homes sold.