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At East Dubuque Elementary School, a 13.7-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 23 percent of 2015 Ashton-Franklin Center High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 95 percent of Ashton-Franklin Center High School seniors graduated on time, 23 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

How has spending changed at East Dubuque USD 119?

East Dubuque Unit School District 119 decreased per-student spending 19.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.8 points lower at Galena Primary School

At Galena Primary School, a 19.8-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Lake Summerset reports 32 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $398,000 to purchase a home on March 5 paid the top home sale price for Lake Summerset in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Illinois Farm Bureau endorses Andrew Chesney

By Glenn Minnis | Sep 19, 2018

Republican House candidate Andrew Chesney has scored the Illinois Farm Bureau Activator (IFB) endorsement in his run in the 89th District.

Brian W Osborne sells 1107 Gehant Court, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Brian W Osborne sold their home at 1107 Gehant Court, Rochelle to Robert N. and Faith E. Molinaro for $205,000.

Nordic Investment Corp. Inc. sells 310 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Sep 19, 2018

On Sept. 19, 2018, Bradlee and Tessa Baker purchased a property at 310 Prairie Trail, Stillman Valley from Nordic Investment Corp. Inc. for $13,000.

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

Monroe Twp Fire Protection District, Ashton Fire District and Scales Mound Fire District reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in Northwest Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

How has spending changed at Kings Cons SD 144?

Kings Consolidated School District 144 increased per-student spending 61.4 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Kristopher Wander unloads 902 W. Washington St., Ore.

On Sept. 18, 2018, Kristopher Wander sold their home at 902 W. Washington St., Ore. to Jordan Wescott for $142,500.

How has spending changed at Byron CUSD 226?

Byron Community Unit School District 226 decreased per-student spending 9 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Report: 48 percent of 2015 Rock Falls Township High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

In a year when 89 percent of Rock Falls Township High School seniors graduated on time, 48 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.0 points lower at Dakota Junior Senior High School

At Dakota Junior Senior High School, a 15.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Logan Hancock acquires 303 Wolf Den Circle, Davis Junction

On Sept. 18, 2018, Logan Hancock sold their home at 303 Wolf Den Circle, Davis Junction to Abby Boomgarden for $127,500.

Statewide test results: low income students score 22.6 points lower at Fulton Elementary School

At Fulton Elementary School, a 22.6-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Randall J Greener acquires 5 Terrace Drive, Ore.

On Sept. 18, 2018, Nathaniel Paigen purchased a home at 5 Terrace Drive, Ore. from Randall J Greener for $105,000.

Michael Clausen acquires 423 E Hill St., Mount Morris

The home at 423 E Hill St., Mount Morris was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Brooke D Engberg for $78,500. The buyer was Michael Clausen.

Freeport reports 193 home sales so far this year

A home buyer who paid $305,000 to purchase a home on June 1 paid the top home sale price for Freeport in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported suspending the most boys?