Rockford Sun

Maegan O'Brien and Thomas Frick acquire 1237 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The four bedroom, three bathroom home at 1237 Candlewick Drive 6, Candlewick Lake was sold on May 17, 2018 by Steven Shrawder and Visesh Thankachan for $152,000. The buyers were Maegan O'Brien and Thomas Frick.

Frank A. De Castris sells 7609 Bridlewood Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Steven W. and Anita Y. Abernathy purchased a three bedroom, two bathroom home at 7609 Bridlewood Road, Loves Park from Frank A. De Castris for $137,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Belvidere Police Pension Fund earns $73,367 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 17, 2018

The Belvidere Police Pension Fund had 41 active participants receiving an average salary of $73,367 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Roger M. and Jessica Lang buy 4311 20th St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Roger M. and Jessica Lang purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 4311 20th St., Rockford from Joshua D. and Jennie M. Ortgiesen for $73,500.

From Prairie State Wire

Public colleges, universities in Illinois report 10.7 percent default rate on student loans

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

At Kennedy King College, 26.3 percent of borrowers who started repaying student loans in 2014 defaulted on those loans by the end of 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest disclosure from the U.S. Department of Education.

From Illinois Valley Times

Demmer takes steps to preserve Eternal Indian statue, protect attorney clients

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

Rep. Tom Demmer (R-Dixon) successfully introduced resolutions aimed at protecting legal clients and preserving a historical statue near Oregon.

Boone County Board Treasurer Curtis Newport publicly opposes graduated income tax

By LGIS Newsfeed | May 16, 2018

In an open letter to the General Assembly, 65 local government officials, including Boone County Board Treasurer Curtis P. Newport, asked state legislators to block attempts to scrap the state’s flat income tax in favor of a graduated tax structure.

Dorothy Mae Davis buys 516 Parkside Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Jordan and Annetta McBain sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 516 Parkside Drive, Rockford to Dorothy Mae Davis for $100,000.

Jason S Yapp and Charity J Vandeveer acquire 7961 Windspoint Road, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Michael W. Parrott Jr. and Brittney Parrott sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7961 Windspoint Road, Roscoe to Jason S Yapp and Charity J Vandeveer for $209,500.

Analysis: Durand administrators rank 526th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Administrators in Durand Community Unit School District 322 earn an average of $93,750 per year, ranking 526th out of 858 districts in the state.

71 offenders paroled in zip code 61101 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

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

David J. and Alyson S. Gardner acquire 205 Eaglewood Place, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, David J. and Alyson S. Gardner purchased a four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 205 Eaglewood Place, Rockton from Thomas Edward Rajewski (trustee), Karen Lynn Rajewski (trustee), Thomas Edward Rajewski (trust) and Karen Lynn Rajewski (trust

Jason and Janie Melms acquire 2671 Newbury Lane, Timberlane

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Bluewater Development LLC sold their property at 2671 Newbury Lane, Timberlane to Jason and Janie Melms for $64,900.

Mary B. Tanner sells 2301 Forest View Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Mary B. Tanner sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 2301 Forest View Road, Rockford to Christina R Stoltz for $55,000.

Jessica L. and Nathaniel J. Lucas and Jessica L. Aughenbaugh acquire 2790 Carol Place, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Jessica L. and Nathaniel J. Lucas and Jessica L. Aughenbaugh sold their home at 2790 Carol Place, Rockford to Arturo Castanon Sanchez and Yamilet Castanon for $110,999.

Frank and Mary M. Horvat unload 1436 Featherstone Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

The four bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 1436 Featherstone Road, Rockford was sold on May 16, 2018 by Frank and Mary M. Horvat for $182,500. The buyer was Jeffrey L Ballard.

Robert and Julie Coffey acquire 3714 Flambeau Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Robert and Julie Coffey purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 3714 Flambeau Drive, Rockford from Cynthia A. Larson for $141,000.

Valerie L. Warner (trustee) and William N. Warner (trust) acquire 1684 Williamsburg Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, Robert and Brooke Labak purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 1684 Williamsburg Road, Rockford from Valerie L. Warner (trustee) and William N. Warner (trust) for $116,000.

Analysis: Belvidere pays $3.69 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Belvidere Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 16, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 78.2 percent of the $1,380,290 the Belvidere Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $3.69 for every $1 from pension members.

John and Pamela Lack unload 2025 Oxford St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 16, 2018

On May 16, 2018, John and Pamela Lack sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 2025 Oxford St., Rockford to Cory B Amons and Brooke L Olson for $105,000.