Illinois Valley Times

Deer Park Community Consolidated School District 82 met November 20.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

Deer Park Community Consolidated School District 82 met Monday, Nov. 20.

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met December 4.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

City of Sandwich Committee of the Whole met Monday, Dec. 4.

City of Sandwich Tourism Committee met November 29.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

City of Sandwich Tourism Committee met Wednesday, Nov. 29.

Sandwich City Council met November 27.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

Sandwich City Council met Monday, Nov. 27.

City of Peru Park and Recreation met November 14.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

City of Peru Park and Recreation met Tuesday, Nov. 14.

Peru City Council met December 11.

By Lhalie Castillo | Dec 30, 2017

Peru City Council met Monday, Dec. 11.

Kinzinger honored with award for service to veterans

By Keri Carbaugh | Dec 29, 2017

The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and Musicians on Call (MOC) recently honored U.S. Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) with its Service to Heroes award for his dedication to veterans, especially those at the Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Maryland.

Ottawa slates free disposal of Christmas trees

By Brent Zell | Dec 29, 2017

With Christmas over, Christmas trees will need disposing;and the city of Ottawa again will provide a way for residents to do that for free.

Kimberly Jagielski acquires 4119 Park Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 29, 2017

On Dec. 29, 2017, Gapal Inv Corp. sold their property at 4119 Park Ave., Brookfield to Kimberly Jagielski for $375,000.

Statewide test results: 81 percent of Northlawn Junior students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2017

About 19 percent of Northlawn Junior High School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and 81 percent of students failed.

Analysis: 78 percent of Northlawn Junior students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 22 percent of Northlawn Junior High School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Dorothy J. Gottardo (trustee), Kamer (trust) and Christine A. Fremgen (trustee) acquires 3836 Forest Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 29, 2017

On Dec. 29, 2017, Dorothy J. Gottardo (trustee), Kamer (trust) and Christine A. Fremgen (trustee) sold their home at 3836 Forest Ave., Brookfield to Apex National Real Estate LLC for $156,000.

Statewide test results: 76 percent of Northlawn Junior failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 29, 2017

About 24 percent of Northlawn Junior High School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 76 percent of students failed.

William R. Demitro Jr. unloads 3831 Grove Ave. 2N, Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 29, 2017

On Dec. 29, 2017, Theresa Maita and Stacy Ballon purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3831 Grove Ave. 2N, Brookfield from William R. Demitro Jr. for $129,000.

Rep. Spain holds diaper drive for 73rd District residents

By Robert Hadley | Dec 28, 2017

State Rep. Ryan Spain (R-Peoria) recently held a diaper drive to help low-income residents in the 73rd District get the infant supplies they need.

Gayle B Kuester unloads 8620 Rockefeller Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Dec 28, 2017

On Dec. 28, 2017, Gayle B Kuester sold their home at 8620 Rockefeller Ave., Brookfield to Mark A. and Elizabeth T. Michalek for $310,000.

Analysis: 71 percent of Northbrook students fail annual tests

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2017

Academic results data released recently reveals 29 percent of Northbrook School students are considered on track for the next grade level.

Statewide test results: 69 percent of Northbrook failed English language arts

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2017

About 31 percent of Northbrook School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2017 and 69 percent of students failed.

Statewide test results: 72 percent of Northbrook students failed math

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 28, 2017

About 28 percent of Northbrook School students passed annual math assessments in 2017 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

From DuPage Policy Journal

State rollback on small business fees called a win for Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R- Peoria) and Rep. Peter Breen (R-Lombard) said lowering limited liability company (LLC) costs is key Illinois economic growth.