Illinois Valley Times

On Dec. 11, 2018, Dinelli Mary Small sold their property at 7535 S. Filman Road, Gardner to Small Mark J. (trustee) and Mark J. Small (trust) for $340,000.

Q2 real estate sales report: Grand Ridge

Median prices declined in Grand Ridge over last year, and are up 19.9 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Statewide test results: 77 percent of Central Intermediate failed English language arts

About 23 percent of Central Intermediate School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 77 percent of students failed.

Najdanovich Nicholas M. acquires 203 Briar Lane, Morris

On Dec. 11, 2018, Najdanovich Nicholas M. purchased a home at 203 Briar Lane, Morris from Dingbaum Terry T. (trustee), Sterr Suzanne T. (trustee) and Dingbaum Family Trust for $357,500.

Chronister Tracy and Chronister Michelle A. acquire 1255 Park Blvd., Morris

On Dec. 11, 2018, Chronister James V. and Chronister Kathleen M. sold their home at 1255 Park Blvd., Morris to Chronister Tracy and Chronister Michelle A. for $145,000.

Helland committee reports nearly $25K in contributions during third quarter

Friends of Jason A Helland, a candidate committee, reported receiving $24,900.01 from July 1 through Sept. 30, according to its third quarter report to the Illinois State Board of Elections.

At Minooka Community, 93 percent of students graduate high school; 84 percent go to college

About 90 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 93 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Housman Matthew D. buys 1804 N. Lisbon Road, Morris

On Dec. 11, 2018, Housman Matthew D. purchased a home at 1804 N. Lisbon Road, Morris from Black Frank J. for $175,000.

Report: 11.4% of Illinois Valley Community College students repaying loans are in default

Out of 6,303 Illinois Valley Community College students repaying loans in 2015, 29 were in default, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

Peters David and Peters Joann sell 609 Prairie View Drive, Minooka

On Dec. 11, 2018, Vitale Carl Jr. and Vitale Melissa A. purchased a home at 609 Prairie View Drive, Minooka from Peters David and Peters Joann for $148,470.

LaSalle had 16th highest abortion rate among largest Illinois counties in 2017

By LGIS Newsfeed | Dec 10, 2018

In a list of the 30 most populous counties in Illinois, LaSalle County ranked No. 16 for the rate of abortions performed there in 2017, according to an Illinois Department of Public Health report issued in December, which tracks abortions performed on an annual basis.

Ottawa City Council met October 16

By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Dec 10, 2018

Ottawa City Council met Thursday, Oct. 16.

Statewide test results: 65 percent of Tonica failed English language arts

About 35 percent of Tonica Grade School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and 65 percent of students failed.

At Serena, 89 percent of students graduate high school; 78 percent go to college

About 93 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 89 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Robson Scott C. acquires 25227 S. Mallard Drive, Channahon

On Dec. 10, 2018, Robson Scott C. sold their home at 25227 S. Mallard Drive, Channahon to Robson Tracy L. for $219,500.

Tucker Daniel buys 11430 N. Tabler Road, Minooka

On Dec. 10, 2018, Tucker Daniel purchased a home at 11430 N. Tabler Road, Minooka from Henschen Valarie L. and Henschen Roland for $250,000.

Michalek Steven acquires 1010 E. North St., Coal City

On Dec. 10, 2018, Qualls Charles purchased a home at 1010 E. North St., Coal City from Michalek Steven for $133,100.

Statewide test results: 74 percent of Centennial failed English language arts

About 26 percent of Centennial Elementary School students passed annual English language arts assessments in 2018 and nearly three quarters of students failed.

Weis Bruce unloads 514 Prairie View Drive, Minooka

The home at 514 Prairie View Drive, Minooka was sold on Dec. 10, 2018 by Weis Bruce for $142,000. The buyers were Weis Eric, Weis Roger and Weis Joyce.

Harl committee reports nearly $6K in contributions during third quarter