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Coal City (Grundy County) home prices fall in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Coal City in Grundy County fell by $13,500 while total sales increased by 100%.

Peru home prices fall in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Peru fell by $750 while total sales decreased by 10%.

Channahon (Grundy County) home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Channahon in Grundy County rose by $54,900 while total sales increased by 25%.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 60551 in June

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

Two offenders released on parole in June live in Illinois zip code 60551, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Oglesby home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Oglesby rose by $27,625 while total sales increased by 100%.

Minooka (Grundy County) home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Minooka in Grundy County rose by $20,938 while total sales decreased by 7.7%.

Gardner home prices fall in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Gardner fell by $1,000 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Streator home prices rise in October 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 14, 2017

The median sale price of a home sold in October 2017 in Streator rose by $29,550 while total sales increased by 8.3%.

CPR class aimed at Peru-area health-care workers

By Brent Zell | Nov 13, 2017

CPR classes designed for Peru-area health-care workers, including doctors, paramedics and respiratory therapists, as well as lifeguards, nursing students and certified nursing assists will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, at the Illinois Valley Community Hospital Center for Rehabilitation and Aquatics, 925 West St., Peru.

Dixon mayor sees Springfield diving deeper into dysfunction

By Carrie Bradon | Nov 13, 2017

While on the road, Liandro Arellano has stayed current on what's going on in Springfield, such as House Minority Leader Jim Durkin’s (R-Western Springs) legislation to create an outlet for victims of sexual assault and harassment to be heard.

Veterans share their stories with Seneca High School Air Force JROTC students

By Meg Shannon | Nov 13, 2017

Seneca High School students the Air Force JROTC program recently met with veterans and learned first-hand of their military experiences.

Demmer calls Illinois business atmosphere a deepening disaster

By Angela Underwood | Nov 11, 2017

Businesses would rather deal with natural disasters than Illinois' labor laws, according to Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon).

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Waltham Curling Club member explains why her sport rocks

By Nathan Davis | Nov 10, 2017

Tara Keeling knows that people will take an interest in her sport of curling when the Winter Olympics are on TV, but they'll most likely see it as a simple sport lacking skill.

Arturo and Leticia M. Pacheco buy 9437 Jefferson Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 10, 2017

The home at 9437 Jefferson Ave., Brookfield was sold on Nov. 2, 2017 by Joseph F Noga III for $301,000. The buyers were Arturo and Leticia M. Pacheco.

Christian J. Custer unloads 8510 Parkview Ave., Brookfield

By Local Labs News Service | Nov 10, 2017

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 8510 Parkview Ave., Brookfield was sold on Nov. 2, 2017 by Christian J. Custer for $245,000. The buyer was Charis Habercoss.