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About 31 percent of Aplington Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 69 percent of students failed.

Jonathan Schuler buys 7985 S Green St., Grand Detour

On Feb. 4, 2019, Brechon (trust) sold their home at 7985 S Green St., Grand Detour to Jonathan Schuler for $133,500.

76.9 percent of Orangeville teachers stay put; average earns $51,298.62 per year

More than 76.9 percent of teachers stay at Orangeville Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: Amboy spent $11,742 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Amboy Community Unit School District 272 is up 15.4 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

99 percent of River Ridge teachers stay put; average earns $69,799.79 per year

More than 99 percent of teachers stay at River Ridge High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Report: Rock Falls spent $12,838 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Rock Falls Township High School District 301 is down 10.6 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Report: Rock Falls spent $9,164 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Rock Falls Elementary School District 13 is up 15.8 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Steven Chesney donates $25,000 to Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign

Steven Chesney donated $25,000 to Republican Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign committee, Chesney for Illinois, on Feb. 4, 2019, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

Eduardo Restani sells 207 E. Main St., Mount Morris

The home at 207 E. Main St., Mount Morris was sold on Feb. 4, 2019 by Eduardo Restani for $89,500. The buyers were Josie Lr Sansone and Courtney G Tucker.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Amboy Central students failed math

About 18 percent of Amboy Central Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

85.7 percent of Riverdale Preschool Center teachers stay put; average earns $54,799.97 per year

More than 85.7 percent of teachers stay at Riverdale Preschool Center year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Chesney committee reports nearly $103K in contributions during fourth quarter

Chesney for Illinois, a candidate committee, reported receiving $103,439.86 from Oct. 1 through Dec. 31, according to its fourth quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

City of Galena Council met January 28

By Kristine Gonzales-Abella | Feb 4, 2019

City of Galena Council met Monday, Jan. 28.

Six retail trade businesses in Whiteside County have between 50 and 99 employees in 2018

There were six retail trade businesses in Whiteside County ZIP Codes with between 50 and 99 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Statewide test results: 85 percent of Amboy Junior failed English language arts

About 15 percent of Amboy Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 85 percent of students failed.

Report: Rochelle spent $11,919 per student in 2017-18

Spending per pupil at Rochelle Township High School District 212 is down 17.6 percent from five years ago, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of district finances.

Statewide test results: 58 percent of Eswood C. C. students failed math

About 42 percent of Eswood C. C. Grade School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 58 percent of students failed.

Report: River Bend spent $9,214 per student in 2017-18