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A home buyer who paid $110,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 16 paid the top home sale price for Milledgeville in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Doran committee reports $200 in contributions during second quarter

Committee to Elect Jeff Doran, a candidate committee, reported receiving $200 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Eastland Community Unit School District 308 students suspended 10 times in a single school year

Eastland Community Unit School District 308 reported 10 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

East Dubuque Unit School District 119 students suspended 17 times in a single school year

East Dubuque Unit School District 119 reported 17 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Polo reports 19 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $139,000 to purchase a home on May 4 paid the top home sale price for Polo in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

East Coloma Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20 students suspended 70 times in a single school year

East Coloma Nelson Consolidated Elementary School District 20 reported 70 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

VanVickle committee reports nearly $5K in contributions during second quarter

Citizens to Elect Brian VanVickle for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $4,575 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Byron Community Unit School District 226 students suspended, expelled 59 times in a single school year

Byron Community Unit School District 226 reported one expulsions and 58 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

How has spending changed at Oregon CUSD 220?

Oregon Community Unit School District 220 increased per-student spending 23.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Fulton home prices rise in August 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Fulton rose by $26,550 while total sales increased by 83.3%.

Morrison home prices fall in August 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Morrison fell by $10,000 while total sales increased by 11.8%.

Dakota Community Unit School District 201 students suspended 22 times in a single school year

Dakota Community Unit School District 201 reported 22 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Bivins committee reports nearly $2K in contributions during second quarter

Citizens for Bivins, a candidate committee, reported receiving $2,286.92 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Oregon home prices rise in August 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Oregon rose by $4,000 while total sales increased by 20%.

How has spending changed at Orangeville CUSD 203?

Orangeville Community Unit School District 203 increased per-student spending 20.9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Franklin Grove home prices rise in August 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Franklin Grove rose by $581,800 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Brooke R Runyon acquire 756 N. Old Hunter Run, Byron

The home at 756 N. Old Hunter Run, Byron was sold on Sept. 7, 2018 by Brooke R Runyon for $149,000. The buyers were Tom and Kristina Kuksuk.

Barbara A. Werckle buys 1410 Crimson Ridge Drive, Byron

On Sept. 7, 2018, Barbara A. Werckle purchased a home at 1410 Crimson Ridge Drive, Byron from Neil L Brown Sr. for $150,000.

Sterling home prices fall in August 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in August 2018 in Sterling fell by $2,250 while total sales decreased by 10.7%.

Mount Morris home prices rise in August 2018