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Better Government Association says Obama didn't say fathers in the home is a solution to gun violence -- but he did

By Karen Kidd | 6 years ago

Sometimes the fact-checker needs a good fact-checking.

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100 most frugal cities in Illinois

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Municipalities in Hamilton, Macon and Lake counties top the list in Illinois with the lowest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

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Illinois counties to get $2.7 million to help child crime victims

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Grants totaling $2.7 million will be awarded to 17 Illinois counties to aid children who have been victims of violent crimes, according to a state criminal justice agency.

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Analysis: 9 Illinois public colleges hike in-state tuition faster than inflation over 3 years

By Local Labs News Service | 6 years ago

Nine public schools in Illinois raised tuition faster than inflation over a three-year period, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of in-state tuition for 2013-14 and 2016-17 at 115 public colleges and universities in 10 Midwest states.

100 biggest spenders: What Illinois cities rank highest?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 26, 2018

Village of Cherry Valley tops the list in Illinois with the highest spending per capita in 2017, Illinois State Comptroller financial reports show.

Analysis: Metro Rockford SNAP participation costs fell nearly 6 percent over two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | Feb 23, 2018

The welfare office in Rockford saw food stamp costs drop by nearly 6 percent from January 2015 to January 2017, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of 66 Illinois welfare offices

Syverson debates managed care organizations and vendor rates during committee hearing

By Angela Underwood | Feb 22, 2018

To Sen. Dave Syverson (R-Rockford), the government has no business price-fixing when it comes to vendors dealing with managed care organizations (MCOs).

John R. and Joyce B. Olesen unload 15 Sharp Road, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The property at 15 Sharp Road, Rockton was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by John R. and Joyce B. Olesen for $126,000. The buyer was Natural Land Institute.

Troy J. and Sarah I. Keip sell 2133 Cumberland St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 2133 Cumberland St., Rockford was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by Troy J. and Sarah I. Keip for $106,000. The buyers were Caitlyn and Meghan Baylor.

John R. and Lucinda M. Guler buy 221 Grand Ave., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The two bedroom, one bathroom home at 221 Grand Ave., Loves Park was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by Rcb Enterprises 221 Grand Avenue Series LLC for $56,000. The buyers were John R. and Lucinda M. Guler.

Chris P. and Pamela M. Scott sell 3769 Casandra Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Andrew C. III and Linda L. Gay purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 3769 Casandra Drive, Rockford from Chris P. and Pamela M. Scott for $163,000.

Thomas J. Dolan and Colleen A. Scrivner acquires 7330 Laurel Cherry Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Thomas J. Dolan and Colleen A. Scrivner sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 7330 Laurel Cherry Drive, Rockford to Jeanette Walker for $150,000.

Christopher B. Reyenga purchases 5293 Degroff St., Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 5293 Degroff St., Roscoe was sold on Feb. 21, 2018 by M. Diane Parnell (estate administrator) and Doreen Strader (estate) for $78,900. The buyer was Christopher B. Reyenga.

Jason M. and Erica M. Butz and Erica M Graceffa sell 3913 Seward Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Paul S. Htoo purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 3913 Seward Ave., Rockford from Jason M. and Erica M. Butz and Erica M Graceffa for $85,000.

Dolores S. McKiski (trustee) and McKiski (trust) unload 338 Belteberg Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 21, 2018

On Feb. 21, 2018, Dolores S. McKiski (trustee) and McKiski (trust) sold their two bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 338 Belteberg Road, Loves Park to Jose F. Gracia Rosario for $77,000.

Metro Rockford pension funds: Where do taxpayers contribute least?

By Local Labs News Service | Feb 21, 2018

Government pension funds in Roscoe, Rockton and Cherry Valley depended least on taxpayer contributions to make ends meet in 2016, according to the Illinois Department of Insurance.

James W. Shelden Jr. (trustee) and Norma Shelden (trust) sell 1701 National Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2018

On Feb. 20, 2018, James W. Shelden Jr. (trustee) and Norma Shelden (trust) sold their five bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 1701 National Ave., Rockford to River Rock Properties of Illinois LLC for $425,000.

Sharon K Justice acquire 10608 Meadowsweet Lane, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 10608 Meadowsweet Lane, Roscoe was sold on Feb. 20, 2018 by Sharon K Justice for $146,000. The buyers were Anthony and Lindsey Canciamille.

Nicholas Steder acquires 4805 Cayuga Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2018

On Feb. 20, 2018, Nicholas Steder purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 4805 Cayuga Road, Rockford from Kim Oswald, Timothy R. Oswald (deceased) and Kim R. Oswald (executor) for $83,500.

Judith P. Wyatt (trustee) and Wyatt (trust) acquire 1235 Jackson St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Feb 20, 2018

On Feb. 20, 2018, Judith P. Wyatt (trustee) and Wyatt (trust) sold their four bedroom, one bathroom home at 1235 Jackson St., Rockford to Manolo E Ortiz and Claudia Oritz for $45,500.