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From Will County Gazette

McDermed leads House in honoring women; Demmer's praise of Bellock draws applause

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Nevertheless she persisted was the theme in the Springfield capital.

Robert Mark Campbell Ttee acquire 100 South St., Monroe Center

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2018

On March 12, 2018, Robert Mark Campbell Ttee sold their home at 100 South St., Monroe Center to Joe S. Sawyers and Lauren M. Buba for $110,000.

David M. Franco acquires 14 Terrace View Blvd., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Mar 12, 2018

On March 12, 2018, David M. Franco sold their home at 14 Terrace View Blvd., Ore. to Heggelund (trust) for $193,500.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois townships rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 12, 2018

East Grove, Pleasant Valley and Viola top the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

David M. Burwell sells 117 E. Merchant St., Byron

By NW Illinois News | Mar 10, 2018

The property at 117 E. Merchant St., Byron was sold on March 10, 2018 by David M. Burwell for $206,000. The buyer was Sks Properties LLC.

Petry Home Builders LLC unloads 1002 Illinois St., Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Mar 9, 2018

On March 9, 2018, Petry Home Builders LLC sold their property at 1002 Illinois St., Davis Junction to Andrew K. and Hollie B. Nelson for $200,000.

Analysis: 19.7% of Northwest Illinois residents enrolled in food stamp program

By Local Labs News Service | Mar 9, 2018

About 30,433 Northwest Illinois residents – or about 19.7 percent of the region’s population – were on food stamp rolls in January 2017, according to a Northwest Illinois News analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices.

From Rockford Sun

Stewart, Cabello raise issues over 'rushed' gun legislation

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Reps. Brian Stewart (R-Freeport) and John Cabello (R-Machesney Park) had serious issues with recent Democratic-sponsored gun legislation, saying the bills were rushed and had negative Second Amendment rights consequences.

From Prairie State Wire

Firearm magazine bill honoring slain officer clears House panel despite being called rushed

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

At a Feb. 27 House Judiciary Criminal Committee meeting, proposed legislation regarding firearm magazines, which was brought before them in honor of Chicago police commander killed earlier in the month, had some committee members calling the legislation rushed and disrespectful to the 53-year-old commander.

Watchdogs: Was your property tax illegally assessed?

By LGIS Newsfeed | Mar 8, 2018

In the last election, 55 assessors in 36 counties, including two in Ogle County, were illegally placed on the ballot and elected, according to the Edgar County Watchdogs.

Michael D. Anders buys 1113 Garfield, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Mar 8, 2018

The home at 1113 Garfield, Rochelle was sold on March 8, 2018 by Andy E Anders for $67,000. The buyer was Michael D. Anders.

Seth J Grennan unloads 902 S. Fifth St., Ore.

By NW Illinois News | Mar 8, 2018

On March 8, 2018, Stephanie N Gray purchased a home at 902 S. Fifth St., Ore. from Seth J Grennan for $86,000.

Palmyra 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 Palmyra rose by $228,400 while total sales increased by 50%.

Mount Morris 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 Mount Morris fell by $7,500 while total sales decreased by 40%.

Rochelle 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 Rochelle fell by $37,000 while total sales increased by 100%.

Joel A. Deurmier acquire 864 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron

By NW Illinois News | Mar 7, 2018

The home at 864 N. Fieldcrest Drive, Byron was sold on March 7, 2018 by Joel A. Deurmier for $148,500. The buyers were Aaron M. and Rachel M. Bonnell.