NW Illinois News

Q2 real estate sales report: Deer Grove

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 6, 2018

Median prices rose in Deer Grove over last year, and are down 57.7 percent over 9 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Q2 real estate sales report: Dixon

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 6, 2018

Median prices declined in Dixon over last year, and are down 29.4 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Thomas I. Stewart acquires 403 N. Hillcrest Ave., Hillcrest

By NW Illinois News | Dec 6, 2018

On Dec. 6, 2018, Ivonne Oliveira Carcasses purchased a home at 403 N. Hillcrest Ave., Hillcrest from Thomas I. Stewart for $81,500.

Smith (trust) acquire 3884 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Detour

By NW Illinois News | Dec 6, 2018

On Dec. 6, 2018, Donald R. Hensley Jr. and Lori K Hensley purchased a home at 3884 W. Wisconsin St., Grand Detour from Smith (trust) for $140,000.

From Prairie State Wire

State facing huge debt for public-sector retiree health benefits, says Wirepoints

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Illinois's "other debt disaster" is $73 billion in unfunded state retiree health insurance benefits and more than twice that amount owed over the next four decades, according to a special report issued this week by an online news outlet.

Eric N Pauli unloads 701 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction

By NW Illinois News | Dec 5, 2018

The home at 701 Golden Prairie Drive, Davis Junction was sold on Dec. 5, 2018 by Eric N Pauli for $177,000. The buyers were Timothy and Amber Devries.

Gerardo P Garcia acquires 1061 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle

By NW Illinois News | Dec 5, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, Haywell LLC sold their home at 1061 Turkington Terrace, Rochelle to Gerardo P Garcia for $124,000.

Q2 real estate sales report: Amboy

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

Median prices rose in Amboy over last year, and are down 6.8 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

At Lena-Winslow, 81 percent of students graduate high school; 83 percent go to college

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

About 84 percent of ninth graders in 2018 were on track to graduate at a school where the four-year graduation rate was 81 percent that year, according to the latest Illinois schools report card by the Illinois State Board of Education.

Q2 real estate sales report: Fenton

By Local Labs News Service | Dec 5, 2018

Median prices declined in Fenton over last year, and are down 35.6 percent over 10 years, adjusted for inflation, according to second quarter sales data collected by BlockShopper.com

Gene V. and Denise M. Speers acquire 106 S. Mulberry St., Mount Morris

By NW Illinois News | Dec 5, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, Gene V. and Denise M. Speers purchased a home at 106 S. Mulberry St., Mount Morris from Travis Zabran for $80,000.

Domenico Maniscalco unloads 505 S. Second Ave., Forreston

By NW Illinois News | Dec 5, 2018

On Dec. 5, 2018, Domenico Maniscalco sold their home at 505 S. Second Ave., Forreston to Luis A. Magana for $65,000.

From Prairie State Wire

UIUC ranks among schools with lowest drop in acceptance rates

By Prairie State Wire reports | 6 years ago

One Illinois university made a list of 20 schools that defied recent trends and posted the smallest decreases in student acceptance rates over the past 12 years, according to a new study by BusinessStudent.com.

OREGON AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE: Holiday Ornaments Available!

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

This year we feature FN Smith Corporation and their 30th Anniversary

CITY OF STERLING: Final Snow Update from the blizzard

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

The snow emergency has been lifted. Odd/ even and alleys were completed yesterday and all the streets in the downtown have been hauled out with the exception of W. 5th St from Locust to Ave C and Ave C from W.5th St to W. 3rd St.

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: 10 holiday gifts under $50

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

Let's face it: Finding the right holiday gift can be tricky. There's your friend who always regifts, your oh-so-fussy niece and your mom who insists she doesn't need a thing

CGH MEDICAL CENTER: Researchers: Tennis elbow often improves on its own

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

When it comes to healing from painful tennis elbow, time is a good thing to have on your side. New research suggests that the condition often gets better on its own.

BANWARTH HOUSE & MUSEUM: PSF Members Christmas Trivia Potluck Party

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

This Saturday, December 1 at 4:00 p.m. we are having our PSF Members Christmas Trivia Potluck Party.

AMERICAN LEGION: New membership incentives for departments and posts

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

As an incentive to reach 100 percent membership department wide in celebration of The American Legion’s 100th anniversary, posts and departments have a chance to earn money.

AMERICAN LEGION: Arizona Legion Riders bringing toys to area youth

By Press release submission | Dec 5, 2018

For 12 years, American Legion Riders Chapter 35 in Chandler, Ariz., has used Thanksgiving weekend to collect toys for needy children.