May, 2018 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Shearin Daniel P. and Shearin Lynn W. acquire 2431 Parklake Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Shearin Daniel P. and Shearin Lynn W. sold their home at 2431 Parklake Drive, Morris to Reppen Steve M. and Reppen Danielle L. for $194,750.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 7 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

From Will County Gazette

Rezin rejects water company monopoly again

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Sen. Sue Rezin (R-Morris) recently made it clear that she is not in favor of water company monopolies.

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met February 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 22, 2018

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met Wednesday, Feb. 7.

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met March 7.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 22, 2018

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met Wednesday, March 7.

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met April 4.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 22, 2018

Coal City Community Unit School District 1 Board met Wednesday, April 4.

Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 Board met May 16.

By Lhalie Castillo | May 22, 2018

Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 Board met at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 16.

Report: Average pensioner in Mendota Police Pension Fund earns $59,403 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

The Mendota Police Pension Fund had 15 active participants receiving an average salary of $59,403 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Report: Mendota Firefighters Pension Fund gained $66,060 in investment income in 2016

By Illinois Valley Times | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Mendota Firefighters Pension Fund netted 2.36 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Marseilles administrators rank 647th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Administrators in Marseilles Elementary School District 150 earn an average of $87,825 per year, ranking 647th out of 858 districts in the state.

Analysis: Minooka pays $2.52 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Minooka Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 71.4 percent of the $332,934 the Minooka Fpd Firefighters Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.52 for every $1 from pension members.

6 offenders paroled in zip code 61354 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Six offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61354, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Report: Allen Otter Creek spent $15,998 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 is up 34 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

How much do school administrators earn in Illinois Valley?

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Public school administrators in Seneca Township High School District 160, Allen Otter Creek Community Consolidated School District 65 and Princeton High School District 500 earn the highest average salary in Illinois Valley, according to the latest Illinois schools report card.