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Tracy goes three for three on Senate bills

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Legislation proposed by Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Quincy) related to school district funding, tax increment financing (TIF) districts and property tax code changes received full support in the Senate.

House panel backs broadband measure despite concerns about FCC rules

By Angela Underwood | Apr 16, 2018

Ignoring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations is not the way to run the government, according to three GOP lawmakers who questioned Democrat-sponsored legislation.

Demmer, Jesiel seek answers during hearing on bill offering recompense to adolescents in foster care

By Angela Underwood | Apr 16, 2018

Sympathy for the plight of foster children did not keep Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) and Rep. Sheri Jesiel (R-Winthrop Harbor) from questioning Illinois' offer of recompense to adolescents.

Village of Sheridan Village Board met April 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

Village of Sheridan Village Board met Monday, April 9.

City of Peru Recreation Board met March 13.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Recreation Board met Tuesday, March 13.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met March 26.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, March 26.

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met March 28.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met Wednesday, March 28.

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met April 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Finance and Safety Services Committee met Wednesday, April 11.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met April 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Public Services Committee met Monday, April 9.

City of Peru Recreation Board met April 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Peru Recreation Board met Tuesday, April 10.

City of Ottawa Civil Service Commission met April 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Ottawa Civil Service Commission met Monday, April 9.

City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met March 14.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

City of Ottawa Board of Fire and Police Commissioners met Wednesday, March 14.

Putnam County Board met April 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 16, 2018

Putnam County Board met Monday, April 9.

Report: 53.6% of Lasalle Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 53.6 percent of the Lasalle Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2017 home sales: Lisbon North price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Lori-Sue Subdivision price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

4 offenders paroled in zip code 61348 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Four offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61348, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

2017 home sales: Mazon price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Maria C. Girardi acquires 8822 Brookfield Ave. 509, Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 16, 2018

On April 16, 2018, Dennis A. Ernst sold their two bedroom, two bathroom home at 8822 Brookfield Ave. 509, Brookfield to Maria C. Girardi for $219,500.

Most frugal park districts in Illinois Valley

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 16, 2018

Park Districts for South Prairie, Walnut and Princeton top the list in Illinois Valley with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.