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Kimberly A. Bend unloads 809 Madison St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Aug 22, 2018

The home at 809 Madison St., Ore. was sold on Aug. 22, 2018 by Kimberly A. Bend for $75,000. The buyer was Jedediah Remrey.

Marion donors gave $156,504.12 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Over the last four years, 159 individual donors living in Marion gave $156,504.12 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

Morrison donors gave $32,639.33 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Over the last four years, 31 individual donors living in Morrison gave $32,639.33 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

Anthony D. and Toni J. Rowley acquire 1120 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Aug 21, 2018

On Aug. 21, 2018, Paula D Hewitt sold their commercial property at 1120 Lincoln Highway, Rochelle to Anthony D. and Toni J. Rowley for $225,000.

Prophetstown reports 29 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

A home buyer who paid $250,000 to purchase a home on Feb. 12 paid the top home sale price for Prophetstown in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Michael A. Meyer sells 1360 Kysor Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Aug 21, 2018

On Aug. 21, 2018, Michael A. Meyer sold their commercial property at 1360 Kysor Drive, Byron to JTH Storage LLC for $210,000.

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

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 21, 2018

Sublette Fire District, Scales Mound Fire District and Monroe Twp Fire Protection District reported responding to the most fire-related incidents per capita in Northwest Illinois in 2017, according to the latest state report.

Kenneth E. and Marilyn S. Ditzler purchase 302 Knollwood Drive, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2018

On Aug. 20, 2018, Kenneth E. and Marilyn S. Ditzler purchased a home at 302 Knollwood Drive, Lost Nation from Carol L Nelson for $202,000.

Mark E. Struck unloads 603 S. Fifth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2018

The home at 603 S. Fifth St., Ore. was sold on Aug. 20, 2018 by Mark E. Struck for $80,500. The buyers were Gerald J. and Gayla D. Seaworth.

Aaron D. Chandler unloads 3969 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2018

On Aug. 20, 2018, Zeberiah Zigler purchased a home at 3969 W. Cedar St., Grand Detour from Aaron D. Chandler for $121,000.

Philip M. Sofolo sells 8136 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2018

The home at 8136 S. Clinton St., Grand Detour was sold on Aug. 20, 2018 by Philip M. Sofolo for $88,500. The buyer was William R. Kreps.

Lyndon reports 7 home sales so far this year

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 20, 2018

A home buyer who paid $175,000 to purchase a home on April 17 paid the top home sale price for Lyndon in the first six months of 2018, according to BlockShopper.com, which reported all home sales by city for January through June.

Matthew W. Christian sells 4358 W. IL Route 64, Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Aug 20, 2018

On Aug. 20, 2018, Phillip E. Messenger purchased a home at 4358 W. IL Route 64, Mount Morris from Matthew W. Christian for $73,000.

Lincoln donors gave $30,844.93 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 19, 2018

Over the last four years, 42 individual donors living in Lincoln gave $30,844.93 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

Freeport donors gave $186,650.10 to candidates since last major state elections

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 18, 2018

Over the last four years, 119 individual donors living in Freeport gave $186,650.10 to political candidates, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of state campaign finance data.

How much has Sterling CUSD 5 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 18, 2018

Sterling Community Unit School District 5 accumulated $17.54 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.

Corey A. Labrensz acquires 315 W. McConaughy Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Aug 17, 2018

The home at 315 W. McConaughy Ave., Rochelle was sold on Aug. 17, 2018 by Michell E. Taylor (trustee) for $149,000. The buyer was Corey A. Labrensz.

How much has Eastland CUSD 308 overspent over the past 10 years?

By Local Labs News Service | Aug 17, 2018

Eastland Community Unit School District 308 accumulated $3.10 million in debt between fiscal years 2008 and 2017, according to a NW Illinois News analysis of public schools data.