Rockford Sun

Analysis: Rockton pays $2.08 for every $1 pensioners contribute to Rockton Police Pension Fund

By Local Labs News Service | May 23, 2018

Taxpayers contributed 67.6 percent of the $325,355 the Rockton Police Pension Fund brought in last year, or $2.08 for every $1 from pension members.

Report: Rockford Firefighters Pension Fund gained $12,443,158 in investment income in 2016

By Rockford Sun | May 23, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Rockford Firefighters Pension Fund netted 7.98 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

From Prairie State Wire

2,614 borrowers in default on student loans after attending private colleges in Illinois

By LGIS Newsfeed | 6 years ago

Columbus College Chicago, DePaul University and Roosevelt University, all based in Chicago, reported the largest share of borrowers at private higher education institutions who defaulted on school loans they started repaying in 2014, according to a Higher Education Tribune analysis of federal data.

From Prairie State Wire

Bill allowing medical marijuana to be administered on school grounds awaits Rauner's signature

By Angela Underwood | 6 years ago

If Gov. Bruce Rauner signs off on HB4870, medical marijuana can be administered on school grounds.

Pedro M. and Susan L. Sotelo sell 2421 N Court St., Rockford

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Pedro M. and Susan L. Sotelo sold their property at 2421 N Court St., Rockford to Peggy Chamorro and Hernan Blanco for $190,000.

Brandon E. and Tana J. Dreier unload 443 Burled Wood Court, Poplar Grove

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

The home at 443 Burled Wood Court, Poplar Grove was sold on May 22, 2018 by Brandon E. and Tana J. Dreier for $224,900. The buyers were Kaitlin Nolan and Zachary Schwabe.

John T. and Debra B. Perry unload 115 Halford Place, Rockton

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, John T. and Debra B. Perry sold their four bedroom home at 115 Halford Place, Rockton to Thomas Andrew and Jennifer Leigh Garst for $239,000.

Mark Poynor (trustee) and Poynor (trust) sell 301 River Park Road, Loves Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Mark Poynor purchased a four bedroom, two bathroom home at 301 River Park Road, Loves Park from Mark Poynor (trustee) and Poynor (trust) for $98,000.

Report: Loves Park Police Pension Fund lost $124,319 in investment income in 2016

By Rockford Sun | May 22, 2018

After projecting its investments would grow by 6.75 percent, the Loves Park Police Pension Fund lost 0.98 percent on its investments in 2016, according to data reported to the Illinois Department of Insurance Pension Division.

Sarah L. Morgan purchases 1928 Fremont St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Sarah L. Morgan purchased a two bedroom, one bathroom home at 1928 Fremont St., Rockford from Bj Apartment Rentals LLC for $58,500.

Matthew and Michael and Sharon Vonderheide purchase 11143 Donald Drive, Roscoe

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 11143 Donald Drive, Roscoe was sold on May 22, 2018 by Southside Nsp 2018-3 Reo LLC for $108,500. The buyers were Matthew and Michael and Sharon Vonderheide.

Tara Jimenez buys 14061 Del. La Tour Drive, S. Beloit

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Paul and Patricia Frisella and Patricia Werschin sold their three bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home at 14061 Del. La Tour Drive, S. Beloit to Tara Jimenez for $145,000.

Marlyce Brock, Marlyce Beardsley, Diane Krause, Dawn Diane and Gary Thompson Diane and Dawn Maurer sell 828 Fairview Blvd., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Shanika D Lovett purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 828 Fairview Blvd., Rockford from Marlyce Brock, Marlyce Beardsley, Diane Krause, Dawn Diane and Gary Thompson Diane and Dawn Maurer for $112,000.

Ross Chapman acquires 1167 Roxbury Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Teri E. Cowan and Daniel F. Haight sold their three bedroom, 3.5 bathroom home at 1167 Roxbury Road, Rockford to Ross Chapman for $147,500.

Tyler J. Krimmel purchases 1119 Evans Ave., MacHesney Park

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

The three bedroom, one bathroom home at 1119 Evans Ave., MacHesney Park was sold on May 22, 2018 by Ryan A. and Krystalynn Desmond for $84,900. The buyer was Tyler J. Krimmel.

Joseph J. and Marta A. Gaziano buy 6756 Leaoak Drive, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Joseph J. and Marta A. Gaziano purchased a three bedroom, 1.5 bathroom home at 6756 Leaoak Drive, Rockford from Julie A. Falzone for $156,000.

Report: Winnebago spent $10,510 per student in 2016-17

By Local Labs News Service | May 22, 2018

Spending per pupil at Winnebago Community Unit School District 323 is up 8 percent from five years ago, according to a Rockford Sun analysis of district finances.

David P. Madrid and Claudia Hernandez acquires 1120 Lexington Way, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

The three bedroom, two bathroom home at 1120 Lexington Way, Rockford was sold on May 22, 2018 by David P. Madrid and Claudia Hernandez for $113,000. The buyer was Ryan Cleveland.

Hector F. and Marivel Perez buy 4414 Safford Road, Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

The four bedroom, two bathroom home at 4414 Safford Road, Rockford was sold on May 22, 2018 by Virginia R. Hintz (trustee) and Hintz (trust) for $117,000. The buyers were Hector F. and Marivel Perez.

Nicholas Okubo and Dulce Reyna purchase 518 Summit St., Rockford

By Metric Media News Service | May 22, 2018

On May 22, 2018, Hart Real Estate Holdings II LLC sold their two bedroom, one bathroom home at 518 Summit St., Rockford to Nicholas Okubo and Dulce Reyna for $40,000.