NW Illinois News

John J. and Beulah A. Smolek sell 1718 Michigan Ave., Savanna

By NW Illinois News | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, John J. and Beulah A. Smolek sold their home at 1718 Michigan Ave., Savanna to Gregory W. Jacqueline A. Jacobs for $68,000.

2017 home sales: Amboy price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 18, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From Rock Island Today

McCombie calls on legislature to put public safety above politics and pass the Pam Knight Bill

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pleaded with the public to call on their legislators to pass public safety legislation that was shot down due to Democrats.

Top 2 Galt home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $120,000 to purchase a home on March 27 paid the top home sale price for Galt in 2017.

Top 2 Coleta home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

A home buyer who paid $86,500 to purchase a home on April 21 paid the top home sale price for Coleta in 2017.

Hospital exec, State Rep. Demmer votes to block hospital competition

By W.J. Kennedy | Apr 17, 2018

State Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) works for a hospital, and used to lobby for one. So when considering a bill in Springfeld last week that would have allowed Illinois surgeons to set up their own independent facilities, effectively competing with hospitals like his employer, Demmer was emphatically opposed.

Nitram Properties Inc. acquires 202 Martin Ave., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, Nitram Properties Inc. sold their property at 202 Martin Ave., Ore. to Loretta L. Conry for $167,500.

2017 home sales: West Brooklyn price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

2017 home sales: Paw Paw price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Areli P Villa acquire 879 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Apr 17, 2018

The home at 879 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction was sold on April 17, 2018 by Areli P Villa for $178,500. The buyers were Harlan and Nancy Hardin.

2017 home sales: Lee price history

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Historical home sales data show whether price appreciation has outpaced inflation and tax rates. BlockShopper.com has calculated cities' median sales prices for the past 10 years, adjusting for inflation.

Cu V Nguyen acquires 221 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, Robert A. Walters purchased a home at 221 Lake Lida Lane, Rochelle from Cu V Nguyen for $145,000.

5 offenders paroled in zip code 61068 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Five offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61068, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.

Report: 66.4% of Dixon Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 66.4 percent of the Dixon Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Theresa M. Zilly unloads 310 Illinois St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Apr 17, 2018

The home at 310 Illinois St., Ore. was sold on April 17, 2018 by Theresa M. Zilly for $147,500. The buyers were Emory L. and Virginia A. Cragg.

Public employee tally: Top 100 townships in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Berreman, Council Hill and Reynolds employ the most government workers per capita among townships in Illinois, according to 2017 Illinois State Comptroller financial reports.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer, Spain focus on Quincy Veterans Home budget at hearing

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

At an April 11 meeting of the House Appropriations Human Services Committee, Democrats questioned redacted emails and Freedom of Information Act (FOA) requests related to the Quincy Veterans Home, but two Republicans kept their questions to budget requests.

From Illinois Valley Times

House panel backs broadband measure despite concerns about FCC rules

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Ignoring Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations is not the way to run the government, according to three GOP lawmakers who questioned Democrat-sponsored legislation.

From Rock Island Today

McCombie speaks out after bills to protect workers, tighten parolee laws get cold shoulder

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) told her peers exactly what she thought last week about legislative action on two of her bills: HB4586, known as the Pam Knight Bill, and HB4588, known as Zachary’s Law.