Rockford Sun

Sherry K. and Steven E. Smith sell 12086 Patterson Road, Durand

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

The property at 12086 Patterson Road, Durand was sold on June 28, 2018 by Sherry K. and Steven E. Smith for $130,000. The buyers were Tyler S. and Amber M. Russell.

Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association sell 211 Superior Ave., MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Sheila Jones purchased a three bedroom, one bathroom home at 211 Superior Ave., MacHesney Park from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $79,900.

Michael C. and Donna M. Davis purchase 16587 Brick School Road, Pecatonica

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Michael C. and Donna M. Davis purchased a property at 16587 Brick School Road, Pecatonica from Brian J Anderson for $225,000.

Randall T. and Susan E. Sheetz acquire 8703 Secret Way Drive, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Dean A. and Erika Paque purchased a four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 8703 Secret Way Drive, Roscoe from Randall T. and Susan E. Sheetz for $255,000.

Recent Rockford home sales, May 27-June 2, 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

According to BlockShopper.com, there were 15 reported residential sales in Rockford for the week of May 27-June 2, 2018.

Melvin Glenda Ranae and Melvin Anthony James sell 1211 Florist Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Jorge and Araceli Manriquez purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1211 Florist Drive, Rockford from Melvin Glenda Ranae and Melvin Anthony James for $73,450.

Phillip A. Martino and Vera Gjertsen unload 2242 Meadow View Lane, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 28, 2018

On June 28, 2018, Phillip A. Martino and Vera Gjertsen sold their three bedroom, two bathroom home at 2242 Meadow View Lane, Rockford to Troy and Ashley Y. Bedgood for $204,000.

Boone County FD #2 responds to 65 fires in 2017

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 28, 2018

Boone County Fire Department #2 responded to 118 calls in 2017 - 0.9 percent more than the previous year, according to data from the National Fire Incident Reporting System.

From Prairie State Wire

St. Louis-Metro East has top ‘underwater’ mortgage rate among Illinois’ largest MSAs

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Among Illinois’ most populous urban centers, the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Metro East, posted the highest percentage of mortgages that owe at least 25 percent more on their loans than their property is worth, according to a home equity analysis by ATTOM Data Solutions.

From Prairie State Wire

Supreme Court's ruling means public sector employees now must opt into unions

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

After the landmark decision in Janus v. AFSCME today, public sector employees no longer are required to opt out of unions they don't wish to participate in, but now must opt-in to become members.

From Prairie State Wire

Before Janus v. AFSCME, there was Harris v. Quinn fighting for 1st Amendment rights

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Pamela Harris said June 27 was a day to celebrate economic liberty and the restoration of the First Amendment rights to millions of workers and their families.

From Prairie State Wire

Founder of Liberty Justice Center Hughes lauds Supreme Court's union decision

By Kyla Asbury | 6 years ago

The attorney for Mark Janus said a recent U.S. Supreme Court's decision in the Janus vs. ASCME case is a giant win for constitutional freedoms and public sector employees nationwide.

From Kane County Reporter

Allen Skillicorn praises SCOTUS' union ruling

By Glenn Minnis | 6 years ago

State Rep. Allen Skillicorn (R-East Dundee) is applauding the Supreme Court decision that absolves non-union workers from being obligated to pay fees that are used for collective bargaining.

Fp Development LLC acquires 4075 Kilburn Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The property at 4075 Kilburn Ave., Rockford was sold on June 27, 2018 by Richard J. Koebbeman (trustee) and Richard J. Koebbeman (trust) for $407,000. The buyer was Fp Development LLC.

Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. unloads 3428 Blackstone Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3428 Blackstone Ave., Rockford was sold on June 27, 2018 by Rockford Area Habitat for Humanity Inc. for $55,000. The buyer was Christopher Terrissa.

Dwan Schuldt acquires 550 Clark St., S. Beloit

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Allen Pittman purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 550 Clark St., S. Beloit from Dwan Schuldt for $57,000.

1 Illinois offender paroled in zip code 61024 in 1st quarter of 2018

By Local Labs News Service | Jun 27, 2018

One offender released on parole during the first quarter lives near Illinois zip code 61024, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

David J. and Linda Jeras Johnson acquires 2139 Oregon Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, David J. and Linda Jeras Johnson sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2139 Oregon Ave., Rockford to Nick Thavy for $74,900.

Henry and Roxanne White and Roxanne Schneider acquires 2605 Bibury Drive, New Millford

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Henry and Roxanne White and Roxanne Schneider sold their four bedroom, two bathroom home at 2605 Bibury Drive, New Millford to Pedro Benitez for $134,000.

Christopher Lewis unloads 5378 Torque Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | Jun 27, 2018

On June 27, 2018, Christopher Lewis sold their three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 5378 Torque Road, Loves Park to Sara Ford for $142,500.