Rockford Sun

29 offenders paroled in zip code 61107 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 19, 2018

Twenty nine offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61107, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Report: Hononegah spent $12,017 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2018

Spending per pupil at Hononegah Community High School District 207 is up 14 percent from five years ago, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of district finances.

Thomas J. and Kari S. and Tom Ptacin acquire 7470 Timber Ridge Road, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

On May 18, 2018, Thomas J. and Kari S. and Tom Ptacin purchased a three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 7470 Timber Ridge Road, Roscoe from Dia L Bowers and Dia L Rini for $365,000.

Report: Average pensioner in Cherry Valley FPD Firefighter's Pension Fund earns $68,916 per year

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2018

The Cherry Valley FPD Firefighter's Pension Fund had 17 active participants receiving an average salary of $68,916 in 2016, according to the latest data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

40 offenders paroled in zip code 61103 in December

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2018

Forty offenders released on parole in December live in Illinois zip code 61103, according to Illinois Department of Corrections data obtained by Rockford Sun.

Wilfried E. and Helga Dehne sell 720 Roxbury Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

The three bedroom, three bathroom home at 720 Roxbury Road, Rockford was sold on May 18, 2018 by Wilfried E. and Helga Dehne for $147,500. The buyers were Jocelyn Kullens and Kullens Jeffery Hunter.

Analysis: Cherry Valley pays $4.63 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Cherry Valley Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 82.2 percent of the $519,428 the Cherry Valley Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $4.63 for every $1 from pension members.

Robert B. and Debra L. Glidden acquires 531 Wood Ave., MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

On May 18, 2018, Robert B. and Debra L. Glidden sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 531 Wood Ave., MacHesney Park to James R. Bouril for $78,225.

Miguel A. and Estela M. Aguilar acquires 2909 Latham St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

The four bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 2909 Latham St., Rockford was sold on May 18, 2018 by Miguel A. and Estela M. Aguilar for $79,900. The buyer was Dujuan J Fox.

Report: Belvidere Police Pension Fund lost $101,937 in investment income in 2016

By Rockford Sun | May 18, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Belvidere Police Pension Fund lost 0.87 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Analysis: Belvidere administrators rank 554th in state for average pay

By Local Labs News Service | May 18, 2018

Administrators in Belvidere Community Unified School District 100 earn an average of $92,269 per year, ranking 554th out of 858 districts in the state.

Christopher M. Gantz acquires 615 N. Horace Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 18, 2018

On May 18, 2018, Christopher M. Gantz sold their three bedroom, one bathroom home at 615 N. Horace Ave., Rockford to John Lounsbury for $25,000.

From Prairie State Wire

Analysis: College softball in Illinois grosses $19.6 million

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

DePaul University softball tops the list of highest grossing programs in Illinois, reporting more than $1.3 million – or $63,791 per athlete – in 2016, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of the latest federal data.

From Chambana Sun

Analysis: U of I fraternity, sorority property taxes rose 61 percent in two years

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Fifty-eight University of Illinois fraternities and sororities will pay $814,000 more in property taxes this year than they did in 2015, according to Champaign County Assessor data analyzed by the Chambana Sun.

Ralph Tolan sells 1702 Hamilton Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Rolando and Petra De La Cruz purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 1702 Hamilton Ave., Rockford from Ralph Tolan for $87,000.

Alexis B. Montoya buys 3312 Ruth St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 3312 Ruth St., Rockford was sold on May 17, 2018 by Beth Kelley for $71,000. The buyer was Alexis B. Montoya.

Cassie Bangert buys 205 Beacon Drive, Belvidere

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The home at 205 Beacon Drive, Belvidere was sold on May 17, 2018 by Catherine A. Succ Bangert (co-trustee), Cindy K. Succ Perrett (co-trustee) and Betty Brenner (declaration of trust) for $115,000. The buyer was Cassie Bangert.

Meredith K Stoll and Meredith K MacKay unload 703 Glendale Ave., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 703 Glendale Ave., Rockford was sold on May 17, 2018 by Meredith K Stoll and Meredith K MacKay for $73,500. The buyers were Brian and Jami Clay.

Denise Uchacz purchases 6202 Cotswold Lane, Cherry Valley

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

On May 17, 2018, Denise Uchacz purchased a home at 6202 Cotswold Lane, Cherry Valley from Fannie Mae and Federal National Mortgage Association for $195,000.

Peace Residential Inc. unloads 12619 New York St., Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 17, 2018

The property at 12619 New York St., Loves Park was sold on May 17, 2018 by Peace Residential Inc. for $107,700. The buyer was New Leaf Homes LLC.