May, 2018 Stories | Illinois Valley Times

Rep. Long casts no vote and lets anti-Trump legislation pass House

By LGIS News Service | May 23, 2018

The Illinois House has passed a resolution rejecting President Donald Trump’s proposed infrastructure plan, with Rep. Jerry Lee Long (R-Streator) among 13 GOP members abstaining from voting on the issue.

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GOP senators continue to grill Rauner's budget director over paying pension deficit

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Hans Zigmund, new director of Gov. Bruce Rauner's Office of Management and Budget, had more explaining to do to three Republican lawmakers.

Top 4 Grand Ridge home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $897,000 to purchase a home on April 7 paid the top home sale price for Grand Ridge in 2017.

Top 4 Lori-Sue Subdivision home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

A home buyer who paid $257,000 to purchase a home on Oct. 30 paid the top home sale price for Lori-Sue Subdivision in 2017.

Kuhel Robert J Jr. unloads 26427 W. Fox Trail, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

The home at 26427 W. Fox Trail, Channahon was sold on May 23, 2018 by Kuhel Robert J Jr. for $175,000. The buyers were Anderson Aric S. and Wolz Rebecca.

Report: Coal City spent $12,962 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Spending per pupil at Coal City Community Unit School District 1 is down 2 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Killion and Bradley Michelle acquires 676 Circle Drive, Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Killion and Bradley Michelle sold their home at 676 Circle Drive, Coal City to Street Melinda for $164,000.

Analysis: Mazon-Verona-Kinsman administrators rank 584th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Administrators in Mazon-Verona-Kinsman Elementary School District 2C earn an average of $90,586 per year, ranking 584th out of 858 districts in the state.

Becker Blake R. and Becker Brittany L. buy 3540 Country Club Lane, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

The home at 3540 Country Club Lane, Morris was sold on May 23, 2018 by Tesdal Patricia J. and Tesdal Todd D. for $420,000. The buyers were Becker Blake R. and Becker Brittany L..

Glagola Brian unloads 1070 E. Regent Court, Diamond

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Russum Kyle R. and Russum Jennifer purchased a home at 1070 E. Regent Court, Diamond from Glagola Brian for $330,000.

Bradley Shawn and Bradley Michelle acquire 350 E. Barber Court, Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Russum Jennifer and Russum Kyle sold their home at 350 E. Barber Court, Coal City to Bradley Shawn and Bradley Michelle for $277,500.

9 offenders paroled in zip code 61356 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Nine offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61356, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Analysis: Minooka pays $3.30 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Minooka Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 76.3 percent of the $616,214 the Minooka Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.30 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Mendota Police Pension Fund gained $48,335 in investment income in 2016

By Illinois Valley Times | May 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.50 percent, the Mendota Police Pension Fund netted 0.68 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Bass Property Holdings LLC sells 140 E. Walnut St., Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Bass Property Holdings LLC sold their home at 140 E. Walnut St., Coal City to Klegman Melissa A. for $145,900.

Glagola Brian and Glagola Mary Ann buy 600 Circle Drive, Coal City

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Glagola Brian and Glagola Mary Ann purchased a home at 600 Circle Drive, Coal City from Papesh and Boresi Nicole for $220,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Minooka FPD Firefighters Pension Fund earns $71,831 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

The Minooka FPD Firefighters Pension Fund had 14 active participants receiving an average salary of $71,831 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Zandy Brooke L. and Zandy James M. sell 26714 S. Kimberly Lane, Channahon

By Metric Media News Service | May 23, 2018

On May 23, 2018, Zandy Brooke L. and Zandy James M. sold their home at 26714 S. Kimberly Lane, Channahon to Richardson Robert IV and Richardson Kimberly for $284,500.