NW Illinois News

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.0 points lower at Southside School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

At Southside School, a 11.0-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Report: 55 percent of 2015 Prophetstown High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

In a year when 78 percent of Prophetstown High School seniors graduated on time, 55 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

87.1 percent of Rochelle teachers stay put; average earns $52,478 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 26, 2018

More than 87.1 percent of teachers stay at Rochelle Middle School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Derek D Horner unloads 150 S. Washington St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Sep 26, 2018

On Sept. 26, 2018, Ralph S. White III purchased a home at 150 S. Washington St., Rochelle from Derek D Horner for $24,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Non-profit calls for non-partisan efforts to stop property tax increases

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a radio ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes around Illinois.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Principles PAC ad calls high property taxes 'bi-partisan failure'

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released video ads to raise awareness among Illinois voters about high property taxes.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois non-profit group raises awareness about property taxes

By Chandra Lye | 6 years ago

Liberty Principles PAC recently released a 30-second video ad to raise awareness about rising property taxes in Illinois.

82.2 percent of Stillman Valley teachers stay put; average earns $51,934 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

More than 82.2 percent of teachers stay at Stillman Valley High School year to year, according to the 2017 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: 32 percent of 2015 Morrison High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

In a year when 82 percent of Morrison High School seniors graduated on time, 32 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 11.9 points lower at Amboy Central Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Amboy Central Elementary School, a 11.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Statewide test results: low income students score 19.3 points lower at Forreston Grade School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

At Forreston Grade School, a 19.3-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Tonya Marie Jenkings acquires 4 Terrace Drive, Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Sep 25, 2018

The home at 4 Terrace Drive, Ore. was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Justin Guenther for $149,000. The buyer was Tonya Marie Jenkings.

How has spending changed at Galena USD 120?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 25, 2018

Galena Unit School District 120 increased per-student spending 9.3 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Victor Reed sells 215 S. Transit St., Creston

By NW Illinois News | Sep 25, 2018

The home at 215 S. Transit St., Creston was sold on Sept. 25, 2018 by Victor Reed for $129,000. The buyer was Steven Joseph Schultz.

Report: 36 percent of 2015 Stockton Senior High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

In a year when 94 percent of Stockton Senior High School seniors graduated on time, 36 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

Statewide test results: low income students score 18.5 points lower at Center Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At Center Elementary School, a 18.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Rachel J. Jones unloads 504 S. Second St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Sep 24, 2018

On Sept. 24, 2018, Michael Moore purchased a home at 504 S. Second St., Ore. from Rachel J. Jones for $75,000.

Matthew Scholl purchases 408 E. Colden St., Polo

By NW Illinois News | Sep 24, 2018

On Sept. 24, 2018, Donald E. Vock sold their home at 408 E. Colden St., Polo to Matthew Scholl for $72,000.

How has spending changed at Stockton CUSD 206?

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

Stockton Community Unit School District 206 increased per-student spending 3.2 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 16.9 points lower at East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 24, 2018

At East Coloma-Nelson Elementary School, a 16.9-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.