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News from February 2021

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37.7 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

37.7 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Lost Nation in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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At Ashton-Franklin Center, 100 percent of students graduate high school

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

About 100 percent of ninth graders in 2020 were "on track" to graduate at Ashton-Franklin Center High School, where the four-year graduation rate was 100 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

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Census Bureau: 67 percent of people in Rock City Village were old enough to vote in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

Of the 354 citizens living in Rock City Village in 2020, 237 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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Census Bureau reports Rock Falls population was 8,914 in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 27, 2021

Rock Falls had a population of 8,914 people in 2020, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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Census Bureau: 79 percent of people in Rochelle were old enough to vote in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

Of the 9,083 citizens living in Rochelle in 2020, 7,173 were old enough to vote as of March 24, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

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170 Peru St., Paw Paw purchased by James J. and Carolyn L. Tuma

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The home at 170 Peru St., Paw Paw was sold on Feb. 26, 2021 by Joseph and Anita Beth Mulcahy for $102,000. The buyers were James J. and Carolyn L. Tuma.

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Q3 2020 Recap: 2 parolees from Carroll County convicted of financial crimes or fraud set for release

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

There were two offenders convicted of financial crimes or fraud released on parole in Carroll County during the third quarter of 2020, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by the NW Illinois News.

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313 Swiss St., Dixon unloaded by David T. Wolf

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Keenan B Beard purchased a home at 313 Swiss St., Dixon from David T. Wolf for $107,500.

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426 Lockwood Road, Lake Summerset acquired by Scott Wilke

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The home at 426 Lockwood Road, Lake Summerset was sold on Feb. 26, 2021 by Timothy Olson for $130,000. The buyer was Scott Wilke.

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Frank W. Klenck acquires 10 116, Sublette

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Selinet Otero purchased a property at 10 116, Sublette from Frank W. Klenck for $7,000.

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Rachel S. Greer sells 153 N. Perene Ave., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Rachel S. Greer sold their home at 153 N. Perene Ave., Byron to First Choice Rentals LLC for $125,000.

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His Corner LLC buys 713 Franklin St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The home at 713 Franklin St., Ore. was sold on Feb. 26, 2021 by Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. for $54,500. The buyer was His Corner LLC.

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Census Bureau: 5.2% of people in Rochelle identified as multi-racial in 2020

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

Of the 9,083 citizens living in Rochelle in 2020, 94.8 percent said they were only one race, while 5.2 percent said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in March.

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James C. Lubbs acquires 303 N. Main St., Coleta

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Harold J. Smith sold their home at 303 N. Main St., Coleta to James C. Lubbs for $90,000.

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210 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon unloaded by James Orville Hey

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The home at 210 N. Brinton Ave., Dixon was sold on Feb. 26 by James Orville Hey for $190,500. The buyer was Nicholas Melsness.

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Bleber (trust) sells 307 N. Sixth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

On Feb. 26, 2021, Daryl and Melissa Butts purchased a home at 307 N. Sixth St., Ore. from Bleber (trust) for $144,000.

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Robert and Margaret Lafever acquire 732 E. Third St., Dixon

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 732 E. Third St., Dixon was sold on Feb. 26, 2021 by Robert and Margaret Lafever for $162,000. The buyers were Ryan L. and Molly S. Hatfield.

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Robert Smith donates $1,000 to Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

Robert Smith donated $1,000 to Republican Andrew S. Chesney's election campaign committee, Chesney for Illinois, on Feb. 26, according to records obtained from the Illinois State Board of Elections (ISBE).

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One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 61028 during March

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

One pharmacy technician license set to lapse in zip code 61028 during March, according to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.

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24.9 percent of people 25 or older had an associate's degree or higher in Leaf River

By NW Illinois News | Feb 26, 2021

24.9 percent of people 25 years or older had an associate's degree or higher in Leaf River in 2019, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.