Rockford Sun

Rock River Apartments Inc. acquires 1311 Benton St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1311 Benton St., Rockford was sold on April 18, 2018 by James W. and Lorena M. Merrick for $24,500. The buyer was Rock River Apartments Inc..

Timothy L. and Rion M. Tovar South acquire 6309 East Drive, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, Bayview Loan Servicing LLC sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 6309 East Drive, Loves Park to Timothy L. and Rion M. Tovar South for $73,900.

Christopher J. Doherty (trustee) and Doherty (trust) unload 1501 River Bluff Blvd., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, Christopher J. Doherty (trustee) and Doherty (trust) sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1501 River Bluff Blvd., Rockford to Debra L Wescott for $75,000.

Bj Apartment Rentals LLC acquire 1917 Oregon Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, Briana C. and Carl C. Terrell purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1917 Oregon Ave., Rockford from Bj Apartment Rentals LLC for $86,500.

Todd M. and Deann B. Knight sell 12001 July Drive, MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 12001 July Drive, MacHesney Park was sold on April 18, 2018 by Todd M. and Deann B. Knight for $158,900. The buyers were Jeffrey C Kobernet and Laura A. Evans.

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. unloads 3093 Holiday Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

The property at 3093 Holiday Drive, Rockford was sold on April 18, 2018 by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $88,000. The buyer was Jamie Kilgore.

Miguel Benitez acquires 2233 Seventh Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, Miguel Benitez sold their eight bedroom, four bathroom home at 2233 Seventh Ave., Rockford to Michael Melone for $96,000.

Edward L. and Joanna Zenk acquire 2018 Coronet Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 18, 2018

On April 18, 2018, Audrey and Darrell Peyton purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2018 Coronet Road, Loves Park from Edward L. and Joanna Zenk for $86,900.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: These Illinois pension funds sustain themselves without subsidies

By Local Labs News Service | 7 years ago

Pension funds in DeKalb, Buffalo Grove and West Chicago could sustain themselves longest without subsidies from taxpayers and members, according to an analysis of data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

From DuPage Policy Journal

Senate panel backs plan for property tax exemption for disabled first responders

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

All but one member of the Senate Executive Committee lawmaker approved a homestead exemption for disabled first responders at the panel's hearing April 11.

From Rock Island Today

McCombie calls on legislature to put public safety above politics and pass the Pam Knight Bill

By Angela Underwood | 7 years ago

Rep. Tony McCombie (R-Savanna) pleaded with the public to call on their legislators to pass public safety legislation that was shot down due to Democrats.

71 offenders paroled in zip code 61101 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Seventy one offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61101, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Katlin J Penington buys 2745 Hanson St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, Katlin J Penington purchased a one bedroom, one bathroom home at 2745 Hanson St., Rockford from Peterson Minnie a By and Edie Poa Ballard for $58,000.

Report: 25.1% of Cherry Valley Police Pension Fund is funded

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

With the amount it's obligated to pay pensioners outpacing the funds it has on hand, 25.1 percent of the Cherry Valley Police Pension Fund fund is funded, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Washikala Shabani and Wahila Tantine acquire 3188 Holiday Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

The property at 3188 Holiday Drive, Rockford was sold on April 17, 2018 by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $85,000. The buyers were Washikala Shabani and Wahila Tantine.

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. sells 3023 Carol Place, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

The property at 3023 Carol Place, Rockford was sold on April 17, 2018 by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $80,000. The buyer was Naqueesea Sharp.

Timothy A. Hanson (trustee) and Hanson (trust) sell 423 Whittemore Drive, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

The four bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 423 Whittemore Drive, Rockton was sold on April 17, 2018 by Timothy A. Hanson (trustee) and Hanson (trust) for $104,900. The buyer was Connor D. Shipley.

Darcy R Nelson unloads 6044 Lothian Court, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, Melissa M Strohfus purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 6044 Lothian Court, Loves Park from Darcy R Nelson for $136,000.

65 offenders paroled in zip code 61102 in October

By Local Labs News Service | Apr 17, 2018

Sixty five offenders released on parole in October live in Illinois zip code 61102, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Charles K. and Mary L. Johnson unload 209 Colebrook Place, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Apr 17, 2018

On April 17, 2018, Charles K. and Mary L. Johnson sold their four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 209 Colebrook Place, Rockton to Weichert Workforce Mobility Inc. for $266,750.