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23 accommodation and food services businesses in Ogle County have between 10 and 19 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 20, 2019

There were 23 accommodation and food services businesses in Ogle 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.

94.4 percent of Pearl City teachers stay put; average earns $47,813.59 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

More than 94.4 percent of teachers stay at Pearl City Elementary School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Illinois General Assembly: HJRCA10 actions on Jan. 18

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

The following actions were taken on Jan. 18 in the House on House bill HJRCA10 ("conamend-legislative redistrct"): "Referred to Rules Committee" and "Read in Full a First Time".

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

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

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

93.1 percent of Galena teachers stay put; average earns $59,458.05 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

More than 93.1 percent of teachers stay at Galena High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 82 percent of Reagan failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

About 18 percent of Reagan Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 82 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 34 percent of Stockton students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 19, 2019

About 66 percent of Stockton Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and 34 percent of students failed.

25 retail trade businesses in Ogle County have between 5 and 9 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 19, 2019

There were 25 retail trade businesses in Ogle County ZIP Codes with between five and nine employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

93.1 percent of Galena teachers stay put; average earns $59,458.05 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2019

More than 93.1 percent of teachers stay at Galena Middle School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

83 percent of Prophetstown teachers stay put; average earns $43,585.93 per year

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2019

More than 83 percent of teachers stay at Prophetstown High School year to year, according to the 2018 three-year average in the latest Illinois schools report card.

Statewide test results: 56 percent of Stockton failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2019

About 44 percent of Stockton Middle School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 56 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Steward students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2019

About 28 percent of Steward Elementary School students passed annual math assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Lake Linda Development Inc. acquires 228 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2019

On Jan. 18, 2019, James R. Gellings purchased a property at 228 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle from Lake Linda Development Inc. for $25,000.

Report: 44 percent of 2016 Rock Falls Township High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 18, 2019

In a year when 86 percent of Rock Falls Township High School seniors graduated on time, 44 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.

69 construction businesses in Ogle County have fewer than 5 employees in 2018

By NW Illinois News | Jan 18, 2019

There were 69 construction businesses in Ogle County ZIP Codes with fewer than five employees in 2018, according to County Business Patterns (CBP) statistics provided by the United States Census Bureau.

Report: 43 percent of 2016 Rochelle Township High School graduates in Illinois community colleges had to take remedial classes

By Local Labs News Service | Jan 17, 2019

In a year when 93 percent of Rochelle Township High School seniors graduated on time, 43 percent of those who attended Illinois community colleges had to enroll in remedial courses.