Illinois Valley Times

Mary Erangey sells 4320 Elm Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

The home at 4320 Elm Ave., Brookfield was sold on April 18, 2018 by Mary Erangey for $224,000. The buyers were Jeffrey M. and Colleen Chierici.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.

From Rock Island Today

McCombie calls on legislature to put public safety above politics and pass the Pam Knight Bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pleaded with the public to call on their legislators to pass public safety legislation that was shot down due to Democrats.

Top 2 Godley home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $42,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 13 paid the top home sale price for Godley in 2017.

Top 2 Claypool Woods home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $285,000 to purchase a home on Oct. 3 paid the top home sale price for Claypool Woods in 2017.

Top 2 Bradley Subdivision home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $168,000 to purchase a home on Oct. 10 paid the top home sale price for Bradley Subdivision in 2017.

From NW Illinois News

Hospital exec, State Rep. Demmer votes to block hospital competition

By W.J. Kennedy | 6 years ago

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) works for a hospital, and used to lobby for one. So when considering a bill in Springfeld last week that would have allowed Illinois surgeons to set up their own independent facilities, effectively competing with hospitals like his employer, Demmer was emphatically opposed.

2017 home sales: Minooka price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 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.

Report: 35.4% of Lasalle Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 35.4 percent of the Lasalle Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

2017 home sales: Paytonville price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 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.

14 offenders paroled in zip code 61301 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Fourteen offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61301, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

2017 home sales: Morris price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 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.

Village of McNabb Village Board met March 14.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2018

Village of McNabb Village Board met Wednesday, March 14.

Village of McNabb Village Board met April 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2018

Village of McNabb Village Board met Wednesday, April 11.

Village of Diamond Village Board met April 10.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2018

Village of Diamond Village Board met Tuesday, April 10.

City of Lasalle Council met April 9.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2018

City of Lasalle Council met Monday, April 9.

Lasalle County Salary and Labor Committee met April 11.

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Apr 17, 2018

Lasalle County Salary and Labor Committee met Wednesday, April 11.

Public employee tally: Top 100 townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Gold, Bureau and Norman employ the most government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

Demmer, Spain focus on Quincy Veterans Home budget at hearing

By Angela Underwood | Apr 16, 2018

At an April 11 meeting of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee, Democrats questioned redacted emails and Freedom of Information Act (FOA) requests related to the Quincy Veterans Home, but two Republicans kept their questions to budget requests.