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News from January 2019

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12 accommodation and food services businesses in Jo Daviess County have between 20 and 49 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 17, 2019

There were 12 accommodation and food services businesses in Jo Daviess County ZIP Codes with between 20 and 49 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

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2 candidates file to run for trustee in Franklin Grove

By LGIS News Service | Jan 16, 2019

Franklin Grove voters will decide who will serve as trustees when they head to the polls on April 2.

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STOCKTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Double Discount Sale

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

All Purple Tags are 50% off and all Yellow Tags are 25% off through the end of the month.

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Report: 37 percent of 2016 River Ridge High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

In a year when 90 percent of River Ridge High School seniors graduated on time, 37 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

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Matthew R. and Ashley Meline acquire 1440 Joanne Trail, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Jan 16, 2019

On Jan. 16, 2019, Matthew R. and Ashley Meline purchased a property at 1440 Joanne Trail, Byron from Eric M Pravidica for $17,000.

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84.6 percent of Morrison teachers stay put; average earns $52,195.42 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

More than 84.6 percent of teachers stay at Morrison High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 54 percent of Scales Mound Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 46 percent of Scales Mound Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 54 percent of students failed.

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86.5 percent of Amboy Central teachers stay put; average earns $47,435.98 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

More than 86.5 percent of teachers stay at Amboy Central Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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Statewide test results: 43 percent of Steward failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

About 57 percent of Steward Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 43 percent of students failed.

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85.1 percent of Montmorency CCSD #145 teachers stay put; average earns $45,926.84 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 16, 2019

More than 85.1 percent of teachers stay at Montmorency CCSD #145 year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

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CITY OF STERLING: Declared That a Snow Emergency Will Be In Effect

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

The City of Sterling has declared that a Snow Emergency will be in effect commencing as follows: Saturday January 12th, 2019 at 11:00 AM After that time, all vehicles must be parked in accordance with the City of Sterling’s Snow Emergency Parking Regulations.

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CITY OF STERLING: The Last Building On The Former Original NWSW Site Is Almost Down

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

Bittersweet for sure. No less, we're glad Leggett & Platt Incorporated is proudly here operating Sterling Steel on the other portion of the site and that our partners at the Greater Sterling Development Corporation Imagine Sterling are making use of this by reconstructing the warehouse

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FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Winter Paint and Pour with Diego

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

Join us for the first paint and pour of 2019!

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FREEPORT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Wow Appetizers

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

Highland Community College Lifelong Learning Series Presents Wow Appetizers

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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: When to Call 911 For a Child

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

When kids are sick or hurt, a bandage and a hug doesn't always make it better.

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CGH MEDICAL CENTER: How To Check Your Hotel Room for Bedbugs

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

After a long day of traveling, relaxing in a comfy hotel bed feels pretty great.

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CITY OF LANARK: City Council Meeting Cancelled for 01-15-2018

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

The regular City Council Meeting on January 15th, 2018 is cancelled due to no new agenda items.

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AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Baseball Well-Represented at Record-Setting ABCA Convention

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

The 75th annual American Baseball Coaches Association (ABCA) Convention took place in suburban Dallas at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas.

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AMERICAN LEGION: Legion Presence Prominent at Student Veterans Conference

By Press release submission | Jan 16, 2019

Nearly 2,500 student veterans descended on Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort January 3-5 for the Student Veterans of America (SVA) National Conference, and among them were many students who were Legionnaires.

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Nine accommodation and food services businesses in Jo Daviess County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 16, 2019

There were nine accommodation and food services businesses in Jo Daviess County ZIP Codes with between 10 and 19 employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.