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Polo home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Polo fell by $41,500 while total sales decreased by 33.3%.

Forreston home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Forreston rose by $8,550 while total sales increased by 100%.

Amboy home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Amboy rose by $24,250 while total sales remained unchanged with two homes sold.

Freeport home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Freeport fell by $5,882 while total sales decreased by 80%.

Oregon home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Oregon rose by $21,750 while total sales remained unchanged with four homes sold.

Dixon home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Dixon fell by $33,500 while total sales remained unchanged with 15 homes sold.

Prophetstown home prices fall in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Prophetstown fell by $4,600 while total sales increased by 50%.

Sterling home prices rise in February 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

The median sale price of a home sold in February 2018 in Sterling rose by $8,000 while total sales decreased by 26.3%.

Most frugal cities in Northwest Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 7, 2018

Village of Menominee, Village of Nelson and Village of Deer Grove top the list in Northwest Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Highland Community College spent $94K per graduate in 2016

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 6, 2018

With an annual budget of $13,894,858 and 149 graduates in 2016, Highland Community College in Freeport spent $93,530 per graduate in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of data tracking the performance and spending at 48 Illinois community colleges.

From Rock Island Today

House backs bill requiring gun purchases be videotaped, new dealer licensing fee despite opposition by three GOP legislators

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Reps. Dan Swanson (R-Alpha), Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) and Barbara Wheeler (R-Crystal Lake) all spoke out against SB1657, a bill presented by Rep. Kathleen Willis (D-Addison) on behalf of Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Villa Park) that mandates that gun dealers licenses will require $1,000 fee every five years, videotaping of firearm owner's identification (FOID) card purchases and background checks for employees who sell firearms.

From Prairie State Wire

Bellock, Demmer commend approval of $3.5 billion health care legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Reps. Patricia Bellock (R-Hinsdale) and Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) praised fellow lawmakers on the House floor last week after two health-care related bills they had worked on for over six months were approved.

James Jackson acquires 1224 Glacier Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Mar 5, 2018

On March 5, 2018, Craig Oltmans sold their home at 1224 Glacier Drive, Byron to James Jackson for $223,500.

Biggest spenders: What Northwest Illinois cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 5, 2018

City of Sterling, City of Rock Falls and City of Galena top the list in Northwest Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

From Prairie State Wire

House committee passes bill banning kids under 12 from playing on tackle football teams

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

With 11 yes votes, a bill banning youth younger than 12 years old from playing on organized tackle football teams passed the House Mental Health Committee on Thursday.

John M. Boward Sr. and Charlene E Boward acquire 414 E. Dixon St., Polo

By NW Illinois News | Mar 2, 2018

On March 2, 2018, Robert Rowland Ttee sold their home at 414 E. Dixon St., Polo to John M. Boward Sr. and Charlene E Boward for $70,000.

Taylor K. Woodin acquires 307 N Prairie Ave., Polo

By NW Illinois News | Mar 2, 2018

The home at 307 N Prairie Ave., Polo was sold on March 2, 2018 by Shawn L Willis for $85,500. The buyer was Taylor K. Woodin.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: 15% of Illinois residents enrolled in food stamps program

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Approximately 1.9 million Illinoisans – or about 15 percent of the state’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a Prairie State Wire analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

From Illinois Valley Times

Weaver, Demmer help launch legislative Children's Health Caucus

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Sen. Chuck Weaver (R-Peoria) and Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) have taken child health care under their wing. Working with Sen. Julie Morrison (D-Deerfield) and Rep. Camille Lilly (D-Chicago) on children’s health care reform, the two GOP lawmakers kicked off the Children’s Health Caucus at a Wednesday press conference in Springfield.