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News from October 2018

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 22, 2018

Rock Falls Township High School District 301, Freeport School District 145 and Dixon Unit School District 170 reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to drug offenses during the 2016-17 school year in Northwest Illinois, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.

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CITY OF MORRISON: Community Forum – Police Protection Tax Information

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Chief of Police Brian Melton will hold 2 community forums to inform the public regarding the Police Protection Tax Referendum that will appear on the November 6th ballot.

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BYRON FOREST PRESERVE DISTRICT: More Events at Byron Forest Preserve

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

With 30 vendors, the show features exhibitors who offer a variety of hand-crafted items, including Christmas ornaments and decorations, candles, wreaths, quilts, dolls, baskets, birdhouses, and much more!

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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: When Dining Out, Calories Count

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Would you eat fewer calories if a restaurant listed a calorie count next to each item on its menu?

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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Infant Walkers Still Cause Serious Injuries

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Children's doctors have warned for a long time that infant walkers are too risky.

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At River Ridge, 97 percent of students graduate high school; 65 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

About 94 percent of ninth graders in 2017 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 97 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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80.4 percent of Lincoln-Douglas teachers stay put; average earns $47,727 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

More than 80.4 percent of teachers stay at Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Galena High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Galena High 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.

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Statewide test results: black students score 1.9 points lower at Freeport Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

At Freeport Middle School, a 1.9-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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Pearl City Elementary School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Pearl City Elementary 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.

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Statewide test results: black students score 9.1 points lower at Challand Middle School

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

At Challand Middle School, a 9.1-point achievement gap persisted between black and hispanic students in 2017.

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How much revenue has Eastland CUSD 308 received from local taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The revenue Eastland Community Unit School District 308 received through local taxes increased 34.7 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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89.5 percent of Lena-Winslow teachers stay put; average earns $45,112 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

More than 89.5 percent of teachers stay at Lena-Winslow High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Taylor Park Elementary School reports 34% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The truancy rate at Taylor Park Elementary School rose to 34 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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Stockton CUSD 206 placed on financial "recognition" list by state board of education

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 21, 2018

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has placed Stockton Community Unit School District 206 on its financial "recognition" list.

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CITY OF LANARK: Trick or Treat Hours Set for Lanark!

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Trick or Treat hours have been set as 4PM until 7PM on Halloween night, which is Wednesday October 31st.

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CITY OF GALENA: Halloween Parade Street Closures And Parking Restrictions

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

The Galena Police Department has issued a list of street closures and parking restrictions for the October 27, 2018 Halloween Parade.

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AMERICAN LEGION: Homeless veterans in New Jersey receive care packages at stand down

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Approximately 300 homeless veterans in Newark, N.J., received care packages which included clothing and hygiene products at a stand down event Oct. 13.

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CITY OF DIXON: 2018 Blackhawk Hills Regional Council Fall Summit

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

The 2018 Blackhawk Hills Regional Council fall summit is coming up!

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CITY OF DIXON: Ultimate Tailgate

By Press release submission | Oct 21, 2018

Do you have what it takes to be the Tailgate Champion!?