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News from October 2018

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AMERICAN LEGION: American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation launched

By Press release submission | Oct 20, 2018

Described as “a renewed commitment to the future,” the American Legion Veterans & Children Foundation was established Wednesday to advance the organization’s continuous efforts to assist disabled veterans and military parents in need for decades to come.

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At Stockton Senior, 94 percent of students graduate high school; 69 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

About 88 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 94 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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94.4 percent of Tilton teachers stay put; average earns $52,478 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

More than 94.4 percent of teachers stay at Tilton Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Steward ESD 220 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Steward Elementary School District 220 on its financial "recognition" list.

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How much revenue has East Dubuque USD 119 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The revenue East Dubuque Unit School District 119 received through local taxes increased 16.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

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Northside School reports 3% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

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

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Statewide test results: white students score 9.5 points higher at David L. Rahn Junior High School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At David L. Rahn Junior High School, a 9.5-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

More than 91.7 percent of teachers stay at Galena Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Morrison Junior High School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Morrison Junior High School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: white students score 20.4 points higher at Tilton Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At Tilton Elementary School, a 20.4-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Statewide test results: white students score 13.8 points higher at Creston Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

At Creston Elementary School, a 13.8-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Prophetstown High School reports 7% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 20, 2018

The truancy rate at Prophetstown 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.

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City of Fulton Committee of the Whole met September 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

City of Fulton Committee of the Whole met Monday, Sept. 24.

City of Fulton City Council met September 24.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

City of Fulton City Council met Monday, Sept. 24.

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City of Fulton City Council met October 1.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

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

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City of East Dubuque City Council met September 17.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

City of East Dubuque City Council met Monday, Sept. 17.

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City of Dixon City Council met September 25.

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Oct 20, 2018

City of Dixon City Council met Tuesday, Sept. 25.

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Statewide test results: white students score 5.0 points higher at Southside School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

At Southside School, a 5.0-point achievement gap persisted between white and hispanic students in 2017.

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Amboy Central Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at Amboy Central Elementary 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.

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River Ridge Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 19, 2018

The truancy rate at River Ridge Elementary School fell to 0.0 percent during the 2016-17 school year, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of the latest Illinois schools report card.