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Illinois State Rifle Association warns against UN threat

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

Illinois State Rifle Association Executive Director Richard A. Pearson is imploring all his members to be aware.

Elizabeth CFPD responds to six fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Elizabeth Central Fire Protection District responded to six calls in 2017 - same as the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Galena FPD responds to 36 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 30, 2018

Galena Fire Protection District responded to 96 calls in 2017 - 15.7 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

From Prairie State Wire

Liberty Justice Center attorney says practical, ideological reasons led to SCOTUS decision on union fees

By Robert Hadley | 6 years ago

The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling this weak overturning a decades-old decision allowing unions to charge non-members for lobbying seems to belong a world away, ideologically, from the one in 1977 that said such fees were constitutional.

Jeffrey R Cates Ttee purchases 171 Parkview Drive, Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, Lester M. Tremble sold their home at 171 Parkview Drive, Ore. to Jeffrey R Cates Ttee for $154,000.

Kyle and Amanda Hardin acquire 884 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2018

The home at 884 Prairie Lily Lane, Davis Junction was sold on June 29, 2018 by Alex W. Hamblin for $162,500. The buyers were Kyle and Amanda Hardin.

Menominee-Dunleith FD responds to 13 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2018

Menominee-Dunleith Fire Department responded to 17 calls in 2017 - 88.9 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

East Dubuque FD responds to six fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 29, 2018

East Dubuque Fire Department responded to 26 calls in 2017 - 3.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

1st National Bank & Trust Co. Ttee acquires 1010 S Highway 251, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, 1st National Bank & Trust Co. Ttee sold their commercial property at 1010 S Highway 251, Rochelle to Doane Holdings Inc. for $270,000.

Keith Newson and Nicole Newsom purchase 303 E. North St., Creston

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2018

The home at 303 E. North St., Creston was sold on June 29, 2018 by Robert D. W. Paulson for $103,500. The buyers were Keith Newson and Nicole Newsom.

Jill Kutzler purchases 802 Franklin St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Jun 29, 2018

On June 29, 2018, Dennis L. Flanagan sold their home at 802 Franklin St., Ore. to Jill Kutzler for $75,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Janus ruling changes union enrollment process

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

A recent Supreme Court ruling reverses the way public employees now join unions.

Matthew M. Beach and Christine M. Beach purchase 104 N. Etnyre Ave., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Richard W. Morningstar sold their home at 104 N. Etnyre Ave., Ore. to Matthew M. Beach and Christine M. Beach for $78,000.

Janice Austin buys 204 E. Lincoln St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2018

The home at 204 E. Lincoln St., Mount Morris was sold on June 28, 2018 by Douglas S. Hoffman for $63,500. The buyer was Janice Austin.

Bortman (trust) sells 606 Slippery Rock Drive, Lost Nation

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2018

The home at 606 Slippery Rock Drive, Lost Nation was sold on June 28, 2018 by Bortman (trust) for $265,000. The buyers were Ralph R. and Ruth A. Petersen.

Jennifer L Kelly acquire 8107 S. Main St., Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Jennifer L Kelly sold their home at 8107 S. Main St., Grand Detour to John B. and Phyllis A. Roe for $237,000.

Thomson FPD responds to 29 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Thomson Fire Protection District responded to 30 calls in 2017 - 36.4 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Dennis C. Harms unloads 315 E. Pershing St., Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Dennis C. Harms sold their property at 315 E. Pershing St., Stillman Valley to Carol A. Blumeyer for $202,500.

Apple River FPD responds to nine fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Apple River Fire Protection District responded to 10 calls in 2017 - 11.1 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.