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Rezin-pushed school reform bill called final victory in hard-fought battle

By Hoang Tran | Sep 3, 2017

Education funding reform in Illinois was a hard-fought battle that paid off by bringing a more equitable system to schools across the state, Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) said during Senate debate on Tuesday.

Illinois Valley announces free tax training classes

By April Bamburg | Sep 3, 2017

Anyone interested in becoming a tax professional is being invited to free training from the Abacus Tax School, according to a posting on the Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development.

Income tax hike will cost Grand Ridge residents $317,720.60 more this year, ranked 14th in La Salle County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 3, 2017

Grand Ridge taxpayers will pay an additional $317,720.60 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Andrea Silva (trust) and Andrea Silva (trustee) sell 9522 Jackson Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 3, 2017

On Aug. 28, 2017, David A. Habib purchased a home at 9522 Jackson Ave., Brookfield from Andrea Silva (trust) and Andrea Silva (trustee) for $158,000.

Salvador Vargas buys 8812 W. 45th Place 3, Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 3, 2017

On Aug. 28, 2017, Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corp. sold their home at 8812 W. 45th Place 3, Brookfield to Salvador Vargas for $60,000.

Grandview Capital LLC sells 3008 Forest Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 3, 2017

On Aug. 28, 2017, Grandview Capital LLC sold their home at 3008 Forest Ave., Brookfield to Patti Scola for $180,000.

Negotiations paid off in compromise school funding bill, Demmer says

By Hoang Tran | Sep 3, 2017

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) defended the work and compromise that went into the state's public school funding bill before its House passage on Aug. 28. Some of his Republican colleagues didn't agree that the results lived up to expectations.

Both sides gave in to ensure school funding, Long says

By Carrie Bradon | Sep 2, 2017

The new state K-12 public education funding measure signed into law on Thursday is the kind of compromise that was needed, Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) said in a statement.

Income tax hike will cost Earlville residents $816,678.77 more this year, ranked 10th in La Salle County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 2, 2017

Earlville taxpayers will pay an additional $816,678.77 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Marquette football looking up — in more ways than one

By Aaron Crider | Sep 1, 2017

The Marquette Academy football team has already started strong — before the season has even begun.

Former state university employee Walter paid in $27K to pension fund, could collect $455K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Thomas Walter, who retired in August 2017, saved $27,326 toward a pension over 5 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Porzio paid in $133K to pension fund, could collect $2.8M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Donald Porzio, who retired in August 2017, saved $132,740 toward a pension over 24 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Former state school employee Bogner paid in $48K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $949K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state school employee Thomas Bogner, who retired in August 2017, saved $48,112 toward a pension over 18 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Former state university employee Monterastelli paid in $107K to pension fund, could collect $2.01M in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state university employee Cherie Monterastelli, who retired in August 2017, saved $107,303 toward a pension over 20 years working for state universities, State Universities Retirement System of Illinois records show.

Income tax hike will cost Dana residents $72,795.67 more this year, ranked 19th in La Salle County

By LGIS Newsfeed | Sep 1, 2017

Dana taxpayers will pay an additional $72,795.67 in income taxes this year, according to an analysis by Local Government Information Services (LGIS).

Former state school employee Locascio paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $317K in retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

Former state school employee Jane Locascio, who retired in August 2017, saved $15,325 toward a pension over 2 years working for public schools, Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois records show.

Dimitri Lespinasse and Mary Ann Gonzales-Lespinasse acquire 3109 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

On Aug. 24, 2017, Prola J Hernandez Pedrazia and Edgar Antunez Ortiz purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3109 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield from Dimitri Lespinasse and Mary Ann Gonzales-Lespinasse for $240,000.

Alice J. Murphy (trustee), Martin Dale Murphy (trustee), Murphy (trust) and Ann Francene Fabris (trustee) unload 4237 Blanchan Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Nancy and Kari Remkus purchased a property at 4237 Blanchan Ave., Brookfield from Alice J. Murphy (trustee), Martin Dale Murphy (trustee), Murphy (trust) and Ann Francene Fabris (trustee) for $279,000.

Glazik (trust), Michael A. Glazik (trustee) and Loretta Ann Glazik (trustee) unload 3132 Prairie Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Vanessa Morales Lopez and Samael Morales purchased a home at 3132 Prairie Ave., Brookfield from Glazik (trust), Michael A. Glazik (trustee) and Loretta Ann Glazik (trustee) for $275,000.

Ggjjee LLC unloads 9236 Broadway Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Sep 1, 2017

On Aug. 25, 2017, Ggjjee LLC sold their property at 9236 Broadway Ave., Brookfield to Passarelli Statewide Ltd. for $185,000.

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News from 2017

Rezin-pushed school reform bill called final victory in hard-fought battle

Illinois Valley announces free tax training classes

Income tax hike will cost Grand Ridge residents $317,720.60 more this year, ranked 14th in La Salle County

Andrea Silva (trust) and Andrea Silva (trustee) sell 9522 Jackson Ave., Brookfield

Salvador Vargas buys 8812 W. 45th Place 3, Brookfield

Grandview Capital LLC sells 3008 Forest Ave., Brookfield

Negotiations paid off in compromise school funding bill, Demmer says

Both sides gave in to ensure school funding, Long says

Income tax hike will cost Earlville residents $816,678.77 more this year, ranked 10th in La Salle County

Marquette football looking up — in more ways than one

Former state university employee Walter paid in $27K to pension fund, could collect $455K in retirement

Former state university employee Porzio paid in $133K to pension fund, could collect $2.8M in retirement

Former state school employee Bogner paid in $48K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $949K in retirement

Former state university employee Monterastelli paid in $107K to pension fund, could collect $2.01M in retirement

Income tax hike will cost Dana residents $72,795.67 more this year, ranked 19th in La Salle County

Former state school employee Locascio paid in $15K to teachers' pension fund, could collect $317K in retirement

Dimitri Lespinasse and Mary Ann Gonzales-Lespinasse acquire 3109 Sunnyside Ave., Brookfield

Alice J. Murphy (trustee), Martin Dale Murphy (trustee), Murphy (trust) and Ann Francene Fabris (trustee) unload 4237 Blanchan Ave., Brookfield

Glazik (trust), Michael A. Glazik (trustee) and Loretta Ann Glazik (trustee) unload 3132 Prairie Ave., Brookfield

Ggjjee LLC unloads 9236 Broadway Ave., Brookfield

Q2 Recap: 1 parolee from Lasalle County convicted of a crime involving one or more weapons set for supervised release

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