Illinois Valley Times

Mills Lyndsay J. buys 2680 E. Girot Lane, Diamond

By Metric Media News Service | May 25, 2018

On May 25, 2018, Golema Trust No One and Golema Kathleen (trustee) sold their home at 2680 E. Girot Lane, Diamond to Mills Lyndsay J. for $147,000.

Analysis: Mendota administrators rank 328th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Administrators in Mendota Township High School District 280 earn an average of $103,054 per year, ranking 328th out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Ohio spent $26,764 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

Spending per pupil at Ohio Community Consolidated School District 17 is up 71 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

Graduates earn 1,042 degrees, certificates from Illinois Valley Community College

By Local Labs News Service | May 25, 2018

About 31.9 percent of the 1,042 degrees and certificates handed out by the Illinois Valley Community College in 2016-17 were to students in Health Professions and Related Programs programs, making them the most popular programs that year, according to t

ILLINOIS VALLEY COMMUNITY HOSPITAL: Cancer Survivors Breakfast is June 1

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Cancer survivors and their friends and families are invited to attend Illinois Valley Community Hospital’s annual cancer survivors’ breakfast at 8:30 a.m.

OSF ST. ELIZABETH HOSPITAL: Eugene "Gene" Grobe Memorial Bench

By Princess Sarah Cansicio | May 25, 2018

On Friday, May 18, a blessing and dedication of the Eugene “Gene” Grobe Memorial Bench took place outside of the Tim Turnipseed Rehabilitation Center at OSF HealthCare Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.

PERRY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL: Perry Tour Showcases Mental Health Partnerships

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

On May 15,2018, Health and Human Services Regional Director, Doug O’Brien, toured Perry Memorial Hospital with Perry’s CEO/President, Annette Schnabel.

MAZON-VERONA-KINSMAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT 2C: Camp Tuckabatchee

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Principal’s Update: The 7th grade class took their field trip to Camp Tuckabatchee this week.

HALL TOWNSHIP HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT 502: Hall High School Class of 2018 Graduation Ceremony

By Press release submission | May 25, 2018

Nine students graduated from Hall High School on Friday, May 18th.

CITY OF PRINCETON: City Hall Closed Memorial Day May 28th

By Princess Sarah Cansicio | May 25, 2018

City of Princeton issued the following announcement on May 22.City of Princeton offices will be closed on Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day.

Analysis: Bureau County ranks 32nd in foreclosure rates among Illinois urban areas

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 25, 2018

Bureau County in the Ottawa-Peru Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) recorded the 32nd highest foreclosure rate for Illinois MSAs during the first quarter of the year, according to an ATTOM Data Solutions analysis of property data.

From Kankakee Times

Rep. Parkhurst declines to vote on anti-Trump legislation allowing measure to pass

By LGIS News Service | 7 years ago

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

House resolution dedicates Streator bridge to veteran

By Angela Underwood | May 24, 2018

Rep. Jerry Long (R-Streator) politely demanded silence from the House floor when honoring a Vietnam veteran.

Holowicki Brian J. buys 329 Robinson Drive, Morris

By Metric Media News Service | May 24, 2018

On May 24, 2018, Holowicki Brian J. purchased a home at 329 Robinson Drive, Morris from Shively Patrick A. and Shively Esmeralda for $117,000.

Report: Minooka FPD Firefighters Pension Fund gained $182,059 in investment income in 2016

By Illinois Valley Times | May 24, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.00 percent, the Minooka FPD Firefighters Pension Fund netted 4.32 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Serena Raymond and Serena Mary Lou sell 512 N. Monroe St., Gardner

By Metric Media News Service | May 24, 2018

On May 24, 2018, Hernandez John M. and Hernandez Kathi D. purchased a home at 512 N. Monroe St., Gardner from Serena Raymond and Serena Mary Lou for $200,000.

Analysis: Mendota administrators rank 592nd in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Administrators in Mendota Community Consolidated School District 289 earn an average of $90,258 per year, ranking 592nd out of 858 districts in the state.

Report: Oglesby spent $9,206 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Spending per pupil at Oglesby Elementary School District 125 is up 19 percent from five years ago, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of district finances.

13 offenders paroled in zip code 60450 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

Thirteen offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 60450, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Illinois Valley Times.

Report: Average pensioner in Minooka Police Pension Fund earns $78,263 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 24, 2018

The Minooka Police Pension Fund had 19 active participants receiving an average salary of $78,263 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.