Illinois Valley Times

Welter votes ‘yes’ in House ERA vote

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 31, 2018

Illinois State Rep. David Welter (R-Morris) voted in support of the so-called “Equal Rights Amendment,” helping to pass the measure 72-45.

From Prairie State Wire

Lang resigns as House Deputy Majority Leader after being accused of sexual harassment

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

After being accused of sexual harassment by activist Maryann Loncar today -- and a day after he helped pass the Equal Rights Amendment in the state House -- Rep. Lou Lang (D-Skokie) resigned from his leadership role as deputy majority leader.

From Prairie State Wire

16 GOP lawmakers argue against progressive income tax in Illinois

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sixteen Republican state representatives stood to oppose a progressive income tax.

From Prairie State Wire

Capital budget includes $1.5B for statewide transportation construction

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Road construction and wastewater loans top the list of projects funded by Gov. Bruce Rauner's 2019 capital budget.

Report: Peru Police Pension Fund lost $39,314 in investment income in 2016

By Illinois Valley Times | May 31, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Peru Police Pension Fund lost 0.92 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Princeton pays $3.18 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Princeton Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 76.1 percent of the $351,444 the Princeton Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.18 for every $1 from pension members.

Smith Jason P. and Zelinko Tara and Ritchie Tara A. acquires 1005 Wauponsee St., Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Smith Jason P. and Zelinko Tara and Ritchie Tara A. sold their home at 1005 Wauponsee St., Morris to Tlk (investment trust) for $131,000.

Somonauk home sales, May 20-26, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, the following residential sale was reported for the week of May 20-26, 2018.

Report: Mazon-Verona-Kinsman spent $12,713 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Spending per pupil at Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C is up 33 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Siron Jon K. and Siron Linda M. acquires 418 Armstrong St., Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

The home at 418 Armstrong St., Morris was sold on May 31, 2018 by Siron Jon K. and Siron Linda M. for $95,000. The buyer was Rivera Paul.

Schaeffer Brett C. acquires 27553 W. Porto Lane, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | May 31, 2018

On May 31, 2018, Schaeffer Brett C. purchased a home at 27553 W. Porto Lane, Channahon from Lenahan Joseph P. for $170,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Princeton Firefighters Pension Fund earns $68,940 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

The Princeton Firefighters Pension Fund had 13 active participants receiving an average salary of $68,940 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: La Salle-Peru administrators rank 232nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 31, 2018

Administrators in La Salle-Peru Township High School District 120 earn an average of $108,995 per year, ranking 232nd out of 858 districts in the state.

GOP legislators refuse to fund taxpayer-subsidized abortions in budget

By Angela Underwood | May 30, 2018

With the end of the spring legislative session looming and the budget yet to be passed, GOP legislators held an impromptu press conference on Tuesday to reject taxpayer-subsidized abortions.

Report: Marseilles spent $10,254 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Spending per pupil at Marseilles Elementary School District 150 is down 1 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Report: Average pensioner in Peru Police Pension Fund earns $64,929 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

The Peru Police Pension Fund had 25 active participants receiving an average salary of $64,929 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Nicolosi Justin and Nicolosi Kelly buy 1505 Walden Crescent Road, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

The home at 1505 Walden Crescent Road, Morris was sold on May 30, 2018 by Thorson Gregory R. and Thorson Sharron L. for $325,000. The buyers were Nicolosi Justin and Nicolosi Kelly.

Analysis: La Salle administrators rank 499th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Administrators in La Salle Elementary School District 122 earn an average of $94,886 per year, ranking 499th out of 858 districts in the state.

Mayorga Ricardo and Mayorga Crisel buy 505 S. Vermillion St., Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | May 30, 2018

On May 30, 2018, Mayorga Ricardo and Mayorga Crisel purchased a home at 505 S. Vermillion St., Coal City from Scott Colette L. and Scott Michael A. for $249,900.

Analysis: LaSalle pays $5.70 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Peru Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 30, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 85.1 percent of the $1,085,269 the Peru Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $5.70 for every $1 from pension members.