Illinois Valley Times

Hill Jason T. and Hill Sarah L. acquire 910 Casey Drive, Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

The home at 910 Casey Drive, Minooka was sold on June 28, 2018 by Rodvelt Benjamin D. and Rodvelt Sarah M. for $308,500. The buyers were Hill Jason T. and Hill Sarah L..

Spring Valley FD responds to 32 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Spring Valley Fire Department responded to 55 calls in 2017 - 15.4 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Mannori Weber Trust Grace and Weber Grace Mannori (trustee) sell 8100 W. Norman Road, Seneca

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

The property at 8100 W. Norman Road, Seneca was sold on June 28, 2018 by Mannori Weber Trust Grace and Weber Grace Mannori (trustee) for $345,000. The buyers were Coughlin Nathan J. and Zima Courtney A..

Harmon Brent C. and Harmon Jan unload 816 Thomas Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Harmon Brent C. and Harmon Jan sold their property at 816 Thomas Drive, Morris to Gordon Mary N. for $50,000.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Norton John and Norton Tracy unload 25638 S. Bridle Path, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The home at 25638 S. Bridle Path, Channahon was sold on June 27, 2018 by Norton John and Norton Tracy for $150,000. The buyer was Dye Rollin S Jr..

Parrish Ronald E. and Parrish Tammie L. acquire 2485 Indian Grass Road, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Parrish Ronald E. and Parrish Tammie L. sold their home at 2485 Indian Grass Road, Morris to Heredia Nacor, Heredia Mirna Del Rosario and Del Resario Heredia Mirna for $293,000.

Banks Gregory G acquires 350 W. Southmor Road, Paytonville

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Banks Gregory G sold their home at 350 W. Southmor Road, Paytonville to Draeger Daniel B. for $242,000.

Report: Spring Valley spent $8,474 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Spending per pupil at Spring Valley Community Consolidated School District 99 is up 6 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

City of Peru Public Services Committee met May 21

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 27, 2018

City of Peru Public Services Committee met 10 a.m. Monday, May 21.

Mineral-Gold FPD responds to seven fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Mineral-Gold Fire Protection District responded to seven calls in 2017 - 250 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Albrecht Michael J. and Schraer Susan E. buy 637 Maplewood Drive, Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The home at 637 Maplewood Drive, Minooka was sold on June 27, 2018 by Vano Justin S. and Vano Amy E. for $269,900. The buyers were Albrecht Michael J. and Schraer Susan E..

City of Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission met May 10

By Corazon L. Gonzales | Jun 27, 2018

City of Ottawa Historic Preservation Commission met 10 a.m. Thursday, May 10.

Neponset FPD responds to one fire in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Neponset Fire Protection District responded to two calls in 2017 - 50 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Bozue Charles and Bozue Linda purchase 215 E. Church St., Minooka

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The home at 215 E. Church St., Minooka was sold on June 27, 2018 by Gunderson Randy and Gunderson Kathy S. for $35,000. The buyers were Bozue Charles and Bozue Linda.

Vaughn Ryan Z. and Vaughn Dianna F. buy 816 Covey Lane, Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Vaughn Ryan Z. and Vaughn Dianna F. purchased a home at 816 Covey Lane, Coal City from Waters Shawn D. for $158,500.