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The revenue Kings Consolidated School District 144 received through local taxes increased 27.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Rock Falls Twp HSD 301 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rock Falls Township High School District 301 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 7.8 points higher at East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School

At East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, a 7.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Forreston Grade School reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Forreston Grade School stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 4.8 points higher at Merrill Elementary School

At Merrill Elementary School, a 4.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Jerry E. Hall Jr. sells 1333 Marijon Drive, Byron

On Oct. 17, 2018, Spencer G. and Carissa Q. Morrissey purchased a home at 1333 Marijon Drive, Byron from Jerry E. Hall Jr. for $206,500.

Montmorency CCSD #145 reports 0.0% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Montmorency CCSD #145 stayed flat at 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 10.0 points higher at West Carroll Middle School

At West Carroll Middle School, a 10.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

Timothy C. and Crystal L. Finkboner acquire 210 N. Leeward Lane, Hillcrest

On Oct. 17, 2018, Timothy C. and Crystal L. Finkboner purchased a home at 210 N. Leeward Lane, Hillcrest from Justin L. Adolph (trust) for $235,000.

How much revenue has Dixon USD 170 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Dixon Unit School District 170 received through local taxes decreased 4.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

At Scales Mound, 93 percent of students graduate high school; 75 percent go to college

About 100 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Center Elementary School reports 3% truancy rate

The truancy rate at Center Elementary School stayed flat at 3 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

Kevin Graney acquires 330 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley

The home at 330 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley was sold on Oct. 17, 2018 by Mark R. Tanaglia for $226,000. The buyer was Kevin Graney.

Rock Falls ESD 13 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Rock Falls Elementary School District 13 on its financial "recognition" list.

92.1 percent of Morrison Jr teachers stay put; average earns $51,857 per year

More than 92.1 percent of teachers stay at Morrison Jr High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: white students score 2.6 points lower at Rock Falls Middle School

At Rock Falls Middle School, a 2.6-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

79.2 percent of Morrison teachers stay put; average earns $51,857 per year

More than 79.2 percent of teachers stay at Morrison High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Eugene H. Bolen acquires 506 W. Second St., Byron