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The truancy rate at Southside School stayed flat at 1 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

At Stillman Valley, 88 percent of students graduate high school; 57 percent go to college

About 81 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 88 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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

More than 91.8 percent of teachers stay at Galena High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Sterling CUSD 5 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Sterling Community Unit School District 5 on its financial "recognition" list.

Statewide test results: white students score 11.8 points higher at Forreston Grade School

At Forreston Grade School, a 11.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

How much revenue has Byron CUSD 226 received from local taxpayers?

The revenue Byron Community Unit School District 226 received through local taxes increased 2.7 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: white students score 19.5 points higher at Galena Middle School

At Galena Middle School, a 19.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

78.8 percent of Taylor Park teachers stay put; average earns $47,727 per year

More than 78.8 percent of teachers stay at Taylor Park Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Gregory T Chodora unloads 1140 N. 14th St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Oct 19, 2018

On Oct. 19, 2018, Gregory T Chodora sold their home at 1140 N. 14th St., Rochelle to Jorge Alberto Martinez Del Toro for $167,000.

City of Fulton City Council met October 8.

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Oct. 8.

City of Freeport City Council met October 15.

City of Freeport City Council met Monday, Oct. 15.

City of East Dubuque City Council met October 15.

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Oct. 15.

City of Dixon City Council met October 15.

City of Dixon City Council met Monday, Oct. 15.

City of Byron Council met October 17.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 18, 2018

City of Byron Council met Wednesday, Oct. 17.

At Sterling, 89 percent of students graduate high school; 64 percent go to college

About 82 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 89 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Scales Mound CUSD 211 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 on its financial "recognition" list.

68.4 percent of Prophetstown teachers stay put; average earns $43,650 per year

More than 68.4 percent of teachers stay at Prophetstown 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 6.8 points higher at Montmorency CCSD #145

At Montmorency CCSD #145, a 6.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

94 percent of Pearl City teachers stay put; average earns $46,096 per year