Illinois Valley Times

Report: 44.5% of Oglesby Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 44.5 percent of the Oglesby Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Let voters have say in consolidating school district staff, Rezin says

By Angela Underwood | Apr 24, 2018

Consolidating school district administration is one way to save taxpayers' money, according to Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris).

Top 21 Braceville home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $159,000 to purchase a home on Dec. 6 paid the top home sale price for Braceville in 2017.

Top 20 South Wilmington home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $179,900 to purchase a home on Jan. 23 paid the top home sale price for South Wilmington in 2017.

Top 20 North Utica home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $350,000 to purchase a home on July 20 paid the top home sale price for North Utica in 2017.

Battling the establishment, conservative John McGlasson won re-election for committeeman

By LGIS News Service | Apr 24, 2018

John McGlasson won re-election for the 16th Congressional District State Central Committeeman, but it was a hard battle against attacks from the establishment of his own Republican party.

Bradley Wudi acquires 3836 Forest Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

The home at 3836 Forest Ave., Brookfield was sold on April 24, 2018 by Apex National Real Estate LLC for $190,000. The buyer was Bradley Wudi.

2 offenders paroled in zip code 61330 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

Two offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61330, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Wheelhouse Investments LLC sells 3706 Cleveland Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, Wheelhouse Investments LLC sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3706 Cleveland Ave., Brookfield to Alicia and Michael J. Austin for $325,000.

Lori E. Heckman (trustee) and Donald R. Zirzow (trust) sell 3132 Park Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, Lori E. Heckman (trustee) and Donald R. Zirzow (trust) sold their home at 3132 Park Ave., Brookfield to Rebecca J. and Benjamin M. Thumhoffer for $275,000.

Claudia Garcia sells 3115 Arthur Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

The home at 3115 Arthur Ave., Brookfield was sold on April 24, 2018 by Claudia Garcia for $260,000. The buyer was Yvette Garcia.

Report: 61.6% of Morris Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 61.6 percent of the Morris Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Charmaine A. Poblete and Christopher Limbaugh acquire 3527 Kemman Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, Lauren Maul and Joshua Behary purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3527 Kemman Ave., Brookfield from Charmaine A. Poblete and Christopher Limbaugh for $350,000.

Quincy Buffington sells 520 E. Vine St., Hennepin

By Illinois Valley Times | Apr 24, 2018

The property at 520 E. Vine St., Hennepin was sold on April 24, 2018 by Quincy Buffington for $60,000. The buyer was Quincy Buffington Blase Heusner.

Jerson C Malaguit unloads 9038 Fairview Ave., Brookfield

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 24, 2018

On April 24, 2018, Michael W. and Jennifer L. Wadland purchased a home at 9038 Fairview Ave., Brookfield from Jerson C Malaguit for $244,000.

Public employee tally: Top townships in Illinois Valley

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

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

From Prairie State Wire

Serious questions about skirting federal law fails to derail Excellence Fund legislation in House

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

HB4237, sponsored by Rep. Jonathan Carroll (D-Northbrook) to alter the Illinois Excellence Fund, would seemingly undermine the $10,000 cap on state and local tax (SALT) deductions placed on charitable contributions by the federal government and hamper private scholarship funding donations, according to some GOP lawmakers.

From North Cook News

Bill to extend Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act clears House despite GOP opposition

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said the closest thing to eternity here on earth is a government program that ceases to end, like the Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.