NW Illinois News

Samuel Ruiz purchases 203 S. Main St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 26, 2018

On April 26, 2018, Mark J. McCartney sold their home at 203 S. Main St., Rochelle to Samuel Ruiz for $110,000.

Report: 54.5% of Sterling Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 54.5 percent of the Sterling Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Records show how much Illinois school districts have paid for spiking teacher pensions ahead of retirement

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 26, 2018

School districts in Freeport and Dixon were among those in Illinois that paid the most in penalties since 2005 for spiking employee salaries to boost outgoing teachers' retirement benefits, according to data obtained from the Teacher

From Prairie State Wire

19,560 borrowers in default on student loans after attending Illinois schools

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Devry University in Chicago, American Intercontinental University in Schaumburg, and College of DuPage in Glen Ellyn reported the largest share of borrowers of all higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

David J. Stone (trustee) unloads 507 W. Fourth Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 25, 2018

On April 25, 2018, David J. Stone (trustee) sold their commercial property at 507 W. Fourth Ave., Rochelle to Kennay Farms Distilling LLC for $130,000.

Sterling Federal Bank FSB acquires 608 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston

By NW Illinois News | Apr 25, 2018

On April 25, 2018, Lyle Dirks sold their home at 608 S. Walnut Ave., Forreston to Sterling Federal Bank FSB for $99,000.

Marilyn J. Melvin (trustee) unloads 207 W. First St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Apr 25, 2018

On April 25, 2018, Marilyn J. Melvin (trustee) sold their home at 207 W. First St., Mount Morris to John and Suzanne Thompson for $85,000.

Report: 42.5% of Savanna Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 25, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 42.5 percent of the Savanna Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 2,973 college athletes play baseball in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Illinois is the fifth most-popular state for college baseball, federal data shows.

Top 21 Mount Carroll home sales for 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

A home buyer who paid $133,000 to purchase a home on July 12 paid the top home sale price for Mount Carroll in 2017.

From Illinois Valley Times

Battling the establishment, conservative John McGlasson won re-election for committeeman

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

John McGlasson won re-election for the 16th Congressional District State Central Committeeman, but it was a hard battle against attacks from the establishment of his own Republican party.

Report: 49.2% of Savanna Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 49.2 percent of the Savanna Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Diana A. Singleton and Martin Brizuela buy 800 W. First Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Apr 24, 2018

The home at 800 W. First Ave., Rochelle was sold on April 24, 2018 by Joel E Berry for $66,000. The buyers were Diana A. Singleton and Martin Brizuela.

Public employee tally: Top townships in Northwest Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 24, 2018

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

From North Cook News

Bill to extend Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act clears House despite GOP opposition

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. David Harris (R-Arlington Heights) said the closest thing to eternity here on earth is a government program that ceases to end, like the Illinois Health and Facilities Planning Act.

Report: 54.4% of Rock Falls Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 23, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 54.4 percent of the Rock Falls Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Larry White acquires 203 E. Lincoln St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Apr 23, 2018

On April 23, 2018, Larry White sold their home at 203 E. Lincoln St., Mount Morris to David Waters for $110,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Illinois House approves spending of $635K on three "lactation and wellness" rooms at State Capitol

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

The Illinois House of Representatives voted 91-1 Friday to spend $635,570 to build three "lactation and wellness" rooms at the state capitol in Springfield.

Rochelle Gardens Care Center hit with health violations

By LGIS Newsfeed | Apr 23, 2018

Rochelle Gardens Care Center, a 74-bed skilled and intermediate care facility in Rochelle, was cited by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) for violations of the Nursing Home Care Act in the first quarter of 2018.

Report: 70.8% of Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 22, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 70.8 percent of the Rock Falls Firefighters Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.