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Scales Mound Elementary School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Scales Mound 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.

Aplington Middle School reports 0.0% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Aplington Middle 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.

Pearl City High School reports 1% truancy rate

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The truancy rate at Pearl City 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.

86.7 percent of Milledgeville teachers stay put; average earns $49,560 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

More than 86.7 percent of teachers stay at Milledgeville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

76.7 percent of Orangeville teachers stay put; average earns $50,402 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

More than 76.7 percent of teachers stay at Orangeville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

How much revenue has River Bend CUSD 2 received from state taxpayers?

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

The subsidy River Bend Community Unit School District 2 received through state taxes decreased 38.5 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Steve Hudson acquires 609 N. 11th St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Oct 30, 2018

On Oct. 30, 2018, Steve Hudson sold their home at 609 N. 11th St., Rochelle to Jacqueline Bogle for $126,000.

CITY OF DIXON: Ultimate Tailgate Winners

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Thank you to all of our participants, sponsors, and guests!

CITY OF DELAVAN: Halloween Parade and Party

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

The Delavan American Legion will hold the annual Halloween Parade and Party - Wednesday, October 31st. Line up will begin at 4:15 and the parade will step off at 4:45.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: More kids should get a move on

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

The National Physical Activity Plan Alliance—a coalition that includes the American College of Sports Medicine and the American Council on Exercise—has issued a report card that gives our nation's children a nearly flunking grade on physical activity.

STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: 30th Annual Christmas Walk Contest

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Attention parents! We have a fun and exciting holiday tradition that is continuing in this years 2018 Christmas Walk!

SAUK VALLEY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Eat Wings, Raise Fund BWW Fund Raiser

By Press release submission | Oct 30, 2018

Eat Wings and Raise Fund for the SVACC on November 12th at Buffalo Wild Wings.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Oct 30, 2018

East Coloma Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20, Creston Community Consolidated School District 161 and Chadwick-Milledgeville Community Unit School District 399 were among those in Illinois that reported the highest rate of students suspended for reasons related to violence during the 2016-17 school year, according to the latest report from the Illinois State Board of Education.