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The home at 1004 N. Ninth St., Rochelle was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by Jacob Fransen for $92,500. The buyer was Sherry Lee Hoelzer.

Galena Unit School District 120 students suspended 3 times in a single school year

Galena Unit School District 120 reported three suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Padilla committee reports nearly $9K in contributions during second quarter

Joan Padilla for State Representative, a candidate committee, reported receiving $9,250 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Mount Carroll reports 12 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $170,500 to purchase a home on May 30 paid the top home sale price for Mount Carroll in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

How has spending changed at Morrison CUSD 6?

Morrison Community Unit School District 6 increased per-student spending 3.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Stockton Community Unit School District 206 students suspended 46 times in a single school year

Stockton Community Unit School District 206 reported 46 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

David M. Burright acquire 404 E. IL Route 64, Mount Morris

The home at 404 E. IL Route 64, Mount Morris was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by David M. Burright for $60,000. The buyers were Brent M Burright and Cassandra A. Gottschalk.

Dean Ankney unloads 503 S. Second St., Ore.

On Sept. 11, 2018, Susan Coins purchased a home at 503 S. Second St., Ore. from Dean Ankney for $50,000.

Kenneth Scott acquire 209 Windover Park Drive, Hillcrest

The home at 209 Windover Park Drive, Hillcrest was sold on Sept. 11, 2018 by Kenneth Scott for $164,000. The buyers were Jeffery R. and Melissa L. Noble.

Analysis: Highland Community College men’s head coaches’ pay ranks 80th in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 11, 2018

Head coaches of Highland Community College's men’s teams earn an average of $32,291 annually – the 80th highest average salary in the state – according to an NW Illinois News analysis of federal education data.

Town of Apple River Board met August 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2018

Town of Apple River Board met Monday, Aug. 13.

Town of Apple River Board met June 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2018

Town of Apple River Board met Monday, June 11.

Town of Apple River Board met July 16.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Sep 10, 2018

Town of Apple River Board met Monday, July 16.

How has spending changed at Montmorency CCSD 145?

Montmorency Community Consolidated School District 145 increased per-student spending 17.2 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Lanark reports 7 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $110,000 to purchase a home on March 15 paid the top home sale price for Lanark in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Booker committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during second quarter

Booker for Sheriff, a candidate committee, reported receiving $5,537 from April 1 through June 30, according to its second quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

Sterling Community Unit School District 5 students suspended 136 times in a single school year

Sterling Community Unit School District 5 reported 136 suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 students suspended 1 times in a single school year

Scales Mound Community Unit School District 211 reported one suspensions for 2016-17, according to the latest student discipline report by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Report: Which Illinois communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?