Illinois Valley Times

On Sept. 19, 2018, Kiefert Mary Louise and Kiefert Peter D. sold their home at 1210 E. Second St., Coal City to Kuder Larry D. and Kuder Nancy J. for $200,000.

Carli Erin D. unloads 1012 Birchwood Court, Morris

The home at 1012 Birchwood Court, Morris was sold on Sept. 19, 2018 by Carli Erin D. for $252,500. The buyer was Davis Steve W..

Grimmenga Christine A. acquire 25702 S. Bridle Path, Channahon

On Sept. 19, 2018, Couch Jeffrey and Couch Jodie purchased a home at 25702 S. Bridle Path, Channahon from Grimmenga Christine A. for $146,000.

White Aaron S. acquire 1029 Lakeview Drive, Morris

On Sept. 19, 2018, Pullman William and Pullman Donna purchased a property at 1029 Lakeview Drive, Morris from White Aaron S. for $350,000.

Keeton Kimberly and Walick Kimberly A. and Keeton William S. unload 8305 N. Ashley Road, Morris

The home at 8305 N. Ashley Road, Morris was sold on Sept. 19, 2018 by Keeton Kimberly and Walick Kimberly A. and Keeton William S. for $355,000. The buyers were Youngblood Todd W. and Youngblood Laurie A..

GOP County chairmen unanimously support Rep. Jerry Lee Long

By LGIS News Service | Sep 18, 2018

State Rep. Jerry Lee Long (R-Streator) will remain on the ballot and has the "complete support" of Illinois Valley Republican officials to do so, despite calls by Illinois House GOP officials to abandon his re-election campaign over an anonymous work "harassment" allegation that surfaced Labor Day weekend.

Report: Which Illinois Valley communities saw the most vehicle fires in 2017?

Grand Ridge Fire District, Utica Fire District and South Wilmington Volunteer Fire Department reported responding to the most vehicle fire incidents per capita in Illinois Valley in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Mennenga Scott A. acquire 1731 Carol Anne Drive, Morris

The home at 1731 Carol Anne Drive, Morris was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Mennenga Scott A. for $236,000. The buyers were Barse Ethan S. and Barse Lauren N..

Village Christian Church the acquires 8740 E Route 6, Minooka

On Sept. 18, 2018, Brannick Prestegaard Maureen, Brannick John J., Brannick Michael, Brannick Patrick, Cheshareck Kathleen Brannick, Randosh Julie L. (deceased), Rondel Stephanie and Randosh Richard sold their property at 8740 E Route 6, Minooka to Village Christian Church the for $244,625.

Berge Lillian A. (deceased) and Johnson Lisa and Gray Wendy B. sell 1600 N. Edgewater Drive, Morris

The home at 1600 N. Edgewater Drive, Morris was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Berge Lillian A. (deceased) and Johnson Lisa and Gray Wendy B. for $139,900. The buyer was Young Charles M..

Wren Dale L. (deceased) and Wren Tammy R. Indep (estate administrator) unload 10650 N Route 47, Morris

The property at 10650 N Route 47, Morris was sold on Sept. 18, 2018 by Wren Dale L. (deceased) and Wren Tammy R. Indep (estate administrator) for $317,818.18. The buyer was Anderson Leona M..

How has spending changed at South Wilmington CCSD 74?

South Wilmington Community Consolidated School District 74 decreased per-student spending 13.6 percent from fiscal year 2008 to 2017, adjusted for inflation, according to a Illinois Valley Times analysis of public schools data.

Chicago Title Land Trust Co. 97-7182 (trustee) acquires 916 Fremont Ave., Morris

On Sept. 18, 2018, Chicago Title Land Trust Co. 97-7182 (trustee) sold their property at 916 Fremont Ave., Morris to Grundy AP Development LLC for $170,000.

Statewide test results: low income students score 15.5 points lower at Logan Junior High School

At Logan Junior High School, a 15.5-point achievement gap persisted between low income and non low income students in 2017.

Tarman Lynne A. unloads 340 S. Linda St., Coal City

On Sept. 18, 2018, Tarman Lynne A. sold their home at 340 S. Linda St., Coal City to Reyes Adrien J. for $100,000.

Mauer Bryan and Mauer Ashley acquire 2210 Amber Lane, Diamond

On Sept. 18, 2018, Mauer Bryan and Mauer Ashley purchased a home at 2210 Amber Lane, Diamond from Boese Ryan and Boese Kelsey for $316,500.

Stechman Zachary R. and Stechman Krista A. acquire 1817 Red Willow Road, Morris

On Sept. 18, 2018, Sheets Bryan D. sold their home at 1817 Red Willow Road, Morris to Stechman Zachary R. and Stechman Krista A. for $200,000.

School discipline: Which Illinois districts reported suspending the most boys?