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News from June 2017

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Taxpayers say 'reform,' but lawmakers hear 'more taxes,' policy pro says

By Karen Kidd | Jun 17, 2017

Illinois lawmakers betray their ignorance of the needs and opinions of taxpayers when they pass huge tax increases as a way out of the ongoing budget impasse, a policy expert said on a radio program recently.

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Ex-state senator sues over 'unconstitutional' skipped paychecks, years after supporting skipped pay

By Scott Holland, Cook County Record | Jun 16, 2017

A former member of the Illinois Senate is suing the state’s comptroller to get money he claims was denied him during a decade in office — even though he voted for the measure he now claims is illegal.

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Elections board will be 'toast' without new computers by 2018 elections, official says

By Glenn Minnis | Jun 16, 2017

Illinois’ ongoing budget problem has left the State Board of Elections in a financial hole so deep that agency officials claim they can’t afford the new computers they need to handle the number of candidates filing petitions to run in next year’s elections.

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GOP plan all about easing tax burden by empowering people, Demmer says

By Hoang Tran | Jun 15, 2017

Consolidating local governments is a major step toward ending Illinois' record-high property tax rates, Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) said on Wednesday.

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Homer Glen home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Homer Glen rose by $33,550 while total sales decreased by 2.9%.

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Minooka (Grundy County) home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Minooka in Grundy County fell by $6,050 while total sales increased by 66.7%.

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Plainfield (Will County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Plainfield in Will County rose by $12,890 while total sales increased by 25.8%.

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Ottawa home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Ottawa rose by $40,000 while total sales decreased by 39.3%.

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Oglesby home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Oglesby fell by $41,500 while total sales increased by 25%.

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Streator home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Streator rose by $17,050 while total sales increased by 137.5%.

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Peru home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Peru rose by $6,000 while total sales increased by 6.7%.

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Mendota home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Mendota fell by $15,000 while total sales increased by 57.1%.

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Marseilles home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Marseilles fell by $71,000 while total sales increased by 62.5%.

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Channahon (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Channahon in Grundy County rose by $30,000 while total sales remained unchanged with five homes sold.

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Coal City (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Coal City in Grundy County rose by $24,500 while total sales increased by 6.7%.

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Leland home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Leland fell by $22,350 while total sales increased by 100%.

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Earlville home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Earlville fell by $1,000 while total sales decreased by 28.6%.

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Morris home prices fall in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Morris fell by $52,500 while total sales remained unchanged with 18 homes sold.

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Diamond (Grundy County) home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in Diamond in Grundy County rose by $20,750 while total sales increased by 100%.

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LaSalle home prices rise in May 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in May 2017 in LaSalle rose by $2,420 while total sales increased by 16.7%.