NW Illinois News

Rochelle Twp HSD 212 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 17, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rochelle Township High School District 212 on its financial "recognition" list.

Analysis: Highland Community College women’s head coaches’ pay ranks 74th highest in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Oct 17, 2018

Head coaches of Highland Community College women’s teams earn an average of $32,178 annually – the 74th highest average salary in the state – according to a NW Illinois News analysis of federal education data.

Blackhawk Elementary School reports 14% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Blackhawk Elementary School rose to 14 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Illinois Planned Parenthood spends $600K to oust taxpayer-funded abortion opponents from state legislature

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The political arm of Illinois’ largest abortion provider, Planned Parenthood, has already spent nearly $600,000 this year across 24 competitive state House and Senate races, according to filings with the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Spencer G Morrissey acquires 143 S. Maple Ave., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Spencer G Morrissey sold their property at 143 S. Maple Ave., Byron to Jeffery A. Beck for $165,000.

Chad A. and Rebecca Judd acquire 110 N. Hickory Lane, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Chad A. and Rebecca Judd purchased a home at 110 N. Hickory Lane, Lost Nation from Richard A. Traversa for $65,000.

Claude E. Keller acquires 14 E. Front St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Oct 16, 2018

The home at 14 E. Front St., Mount Morris was sold on Oct. 16, 2018 by Elizabeth A. Young Broderick for $17,000. The buyer was Claude E. Keller.

How much revenue has Dakota CUSD 201 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The revenue Dakota Community Unit School District 201 received through local taxes increased 7.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 96.3 percent of teachers stay at River Ridge Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

David E. and Carla M. Babics acquire 405 St. Francis Drive, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Oct 16, 2018

On Oct. 16, 2018, Bendery (trust) sold their home at 405 St. Francis Drive, Lost Nation to David E. and Carla M. Babics for $165,000.

Dillon Elementary School reports 0.4% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Dillon Elementary School rose to 0.4 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Dakota CUSD 201 Swiggum paid in $6K to teachers pension fund, could collect $500K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

Retired Dakota CUSD 201 employee Karla Swiggum saved $6,290 toward her pension over 6 years working for public schools, Illinois Teachers' Retirement Fund (TRS) records show.

At Morrison, 82 percent of students graduate high school; 68 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

About 88 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 82 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

86.4 percent of Southside teachers stay put; average earns $51,857 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

More than 86.4 percent of teachers stay at Southside School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Morrison High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The truancy rate at Morrison High School rose to 7 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Rochelle CCSD 231 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.9 points higher at Monroe Center Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

At Monroe Center Grade School, a 11.9-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

River Ridge CUSD 210 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed River Ridge Community Unit School District 210 on its financial "recognition" list.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported the most gun-related suspensions?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 16, 2018

Dixon Unit School District 170, Freeport School District 145 and Oregon Community Unit School District 220 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to firearms during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

Andrew Chesney: Citizens, not lobbyists, other politicians should be choosing their leaders

By Glenn Minnis | Oct 15, 2018

Andrew Chesney has a novel idea for how he’d like to see state politics operate in Illinois.