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Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Andrew Mercaitis acquires 318 E. Main St., Stillman Valley

By NW Illinois News | Jun 27, 2018

The home at 318 E. Main St., Stillman Valley was sold on June 27, 2018 by Jeffery S Schabacker for $132,000. The buyer was Andrew Mercaitis.

Savanna FD responds to 32 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Savanna Fire Department responded to 37 calls in 2017 - 23.3 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Mt Carroll FPD responds to four fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

Mt Carroll Fire Protection District responded to four calls in 2017 - 42.9 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

James Jackson sells 803 N. Seventh St., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, James Jackson sold their home at 803 N. Seventh St., Rochelle to John W. Geske Jr. and Jennifer A. Geske for $102,000.

Lanark FPD responds to 28 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Lanark Fire Protection District responded to 36 calls in 2017 - 140 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Milledgeville FPD responds to 24 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 26, 2018

Milledgeville Fire Protection District responded to 27 calls in 2017 - 12.5 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Poggioli Jr. (trust) sells 503 W. Davis Drive, Leaf River

By NW Illinois News | Jun 25, 2018

The home at 503 W. Davis Drive, Leaf River was sold on June 25, 2018 by Poggioli Jr. (trust) for $84,500. The buyer was Kathy Ann Wickson.

Chadwick FPD responds to 13 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

Chadwick Fire Protection District responded to 13 calls in 2017 - 27.8 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

William K. Nesemeier acquires 308 W. North St., Polo

By NW Illinois News | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Danny Hansen purchased a home at 308 W. North St., Polo from William K. Nesemeier for $69,000.

From Prairie State Wire

People in prime working age are fleeing Illinois, think tank reports

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Not only is Illinois' overall population in deep decline, the number of people in prime working age also is going down in the state, a Chicago-based Conservative think tank said in a recent report.

Mt STerling FD responds to two fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 25, 2018

Mt Stationerling Fire Department responded to 11 calls in 2017 - 60.7 percent less than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

Mary Pat Allen (trustee) unloads 408 Cleveland Ave., Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Jun 25, 2018

On June 25, 2018, Mary Pat Allen (trustee) sold their home at 408 Cleveland Ave., Rochelle to Cecilia Sandoval for $84,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Private colleges in Illinois report 4.5 percent of borrowers defaulted on student loans

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Three colleges in Chicago had the highest default rates among private colleges in Illinois for borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 and defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 28 percent of mortgages in Piatt County considered ‘equity-rich’

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Piatt, Moultrie and Monroe had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who have at least 50 percent equity in their homes, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

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Analysis: 40 percent of mortgages in Boone County considered ‘underwater’

By LGIS News Service | 6 years ago

Among Illinois counties, Boone, Montgomery and Bond had the highest percentage of property owners with mortgages who owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to an analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions looking at home equity at the end of the first quarter.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61068 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 22, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61068, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by NW Illinois News.